These tables are often also referred as surgical beds, surgical tables or operating tables and are intended for a wide range of procedures. The most common and broadly accepted usage of the term refers to traditional hospital operating rooms. Another class of surgical bed includes procedure tables and chairs for office based specialties. It also loosely includes surgical beds that assist in the effectiveness of surgery such as ultrasound and C-arm imaging tables.

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