What are Overbed Tables?
How are overbed tables used? Overbed tables are used by a variety of patients and facilities whenever a sturdy portable table is required. Typically these tables are used for patients who are confined to bed. Overbed tables allow these patients to eat, read, play games and perform various other activities. These tables are usually made of metal and wood components and are usually mounted on rollers or casters which allow the table to be easily moved in and out of position as needed. Overbed tables offered at Medical Delivered have a variety of features that depend on the model selected. All of our tables are rectangular and have a vertical bar extending to the table base. Some models offer the ability to raise and lower the tabletop to various heights to allow use by patients of various sizes and various types of beds. Other models offer a swivel option which allows the table base to remain in the same place while the tabletop swivels out of the way. These models are typically preferre
Commonly utilized in hospitals and nursing homes, overbed tables are sturdy portable tables that can be adjusted for use by persons who are confined to bed for a period of time. Generally, an overbed table is made of metal components, which make it possible to clean the device easily. Over bed tables are mounted on casters or rollers, allowing the table to be easily moved into place and then shifted to another position when the table is not in use. Overbed hospital tables are the single most common application of this type of device. The tabletop is usually rectangular in shape, and is equipped with a long arm reaching to the floor. A mechanism on the arm makes it possible to raise and lower the tabletop to any height that is comfortable and convenient. The upper section is mounted on rollers, which makes the task of moving the table into position. In nursing homes, overbed tables may include models that sport some features that are not associated with the basic overbed hospital table.
