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2. Examination table - Wikipedia

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   An examination table in a doctor's office.. An examination table (or exam table) is used to support patients during medical examinations.During these exams, doctors in offices (UK: surgeries), clinics and hospitals use an adjusting mechanism to manipulate and position the table to allow patient support, closer examination of a portion or the entire patient, and the ability to move the patient ...

3. Surgical positions - Wikipedia

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   Surgical positioning is the practice of placing a patient in a particular physical position during surgery. The goal in selecting and adjusting a particular surgical position is to maintain the patient's safety while allowing access to the surgical site. Often a patient must be placed in an unnatural position to gain access to the surgical site.

4. Standing frame - Wikipedia

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   Sit to stand stander. A standing frame (also known as a stand, stander, standing technology, standing aid, standing device, standing box, tilt table) is assistive technology that can be used by a person who relies on a wheelchair for mobility. A standing frame provides alternative positioning to sitting in a wheelchair by supporting the person ...

5. Hospital bed - Wikipedia

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   A hospital bed or hospital cot is a bed specially designed for hospitalized patients or others in need of some form of health care. These beds have special features both for the comfort and well-being of the patient and for the convenience of health care workers. Common features include adjustable height for the entire bed, the head, and the ...

6. Spinal board - Wikipedia

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   long back board [1] spineboard [2] backboard [3] [edit on Wikidata] A spinal board, [4] is a patient handling device used primarily in pre-hospital trauma care. It is designed to provide rigid support during movement of a person with suspected spinal or limb injuries. [5] They are most commonly used by ambulance staff, as well as lifeguards and ...

7. Instruments used in general medicine - Wikipedia

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   to test motor reflexes of the body. Sphygmomanometer. to measure the patient's blood pressure. Stethoscope. to hear sounds from movements within the body like heart beats, intestinal movement, breath sounds, etc. Suction device. to suck up blood or secretions. Surgical scissors. used for dissecting or cutting.