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A battery powered operating table with a removable stationary column base and a detachable table top
The Japanese Journal of Surgery
|January 1, 1982
Summary
Battery-powered operating tables offer superior electrical safety compared to AC/DC models. Our developed battery-powered table demonstrates low leakage current and durability for clinical use, enhancing patient and staff safety.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Medical Device Safety
- Electrical Engineering
Background:
- Medical electrical equipment, including operating tables, poses potential electrical safety risks.
- Leakage current from AC/DC powered operating tables can increase with supply voltage and remote control usage.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the safety of AC and DC powered operating tables.
- To develop and evaluate a battery-powered operating table with enhanced safety features.
Main Methods:
- Investigated electrical leakage in AC and DC powered operating tables under varying supply voltages.
- Developed a novel battery-powered operating table with a removable driving base and detachable tabletop.
- Assessed the durability and electrical leakage of the developed battery-powered operating table in simulated clinical settings.
Main Results:
- Electrical leakage increased significantly with higher supply voltages in conventional tables.
- AC powered tables exhibited high leakage current, particularly during remote operation.
- The developed battery-powered operating table demonstrated excellent durability and extremely low electrical leakage (0.1-0.3 micro A).
Conclusions:
- Battery-powered operating tables provide a safer alternative to AC/DC powered models.
- The developed battery-powered operating table meets clinical durability requirements while significantly reducing electrical hazards.
- This innovation enhances patient and healthcare provider safety in the operating room.