Overbed Table

Buying Guide for Best Overbed Tables

An overbed table is designed to provide convenience and independence to help those with limited mobility due to a medical condition while recovering from surgery, etc. It has a flat surface table top and wheels for easy movement. The over-bed table provides independence and makes it convenient to perform tasks such as eating, playing board games, reading, and writing.

Overbed tables are widely used in hospitals and provide a stable surface for patient needs. They are designed with ample space to hold meal trays and other items within a patient’s reach, making patient care easier. You can move the table aside when not in use and keep it next to the bed for easy access.

What should you look for when buying an overbed table?

1. Table Top

Designed with a hard flat surface to hold food trays, medications, etc. Some tables are designed to tilt, which is especially helpful when reading a book or using a laptop in bed. Tabletop overbed tables are also available in C- and U-shapes and are ideal for people who use a wheelchair. 

2. Style

Generally, hospital tables have a simple design and standard low-tone colors and are designed with the user's convenience in mind. For home use, more stylish overbed tables are available in various colors to fit your décor.

3. Size

When considering an overbed table, make sure to keep in mind where it will be used. The size of the room plays an important part in order for the table to fit and be used properly. Make sure to also keep the patients' needs in mind. A bigger table allows for more items to be kept within reach and will give you more space compared to a smaller table. 

4. Weight

Weight capacity is also very important when deciding on an overbed table. If a laptop or other heavier device will be used on the table, make sure that you look for a table designed to bear that weight. The higher the weight capacity, the lesser chance of the table tripping over. 

An over-bed table with low weight capacity will fall if heavy items are placed on it and are more suitable for keeping medications, remotes, phones, and other lightweight objects.

5. Height & Angle Adjustment

A bedside table should be adjustable with controls that are easy to use and don’t require much strength. This makes the user feel more independent and less reliant on others. Height adjustment also allows one table to be used with beds of different heights.

6. Portability

The bedside table should be easy to move around. A rolling bedside table with wheels makes it easier for the caregiver to move the table close to the user while eating or performing other activities and move away once complete. Locking wheels offer safety and prevent injury to the patient and caregiver by prohibiting the table from moving.

7. Storage

An overbed table with storage provides a place to keep medications and other items within reach. 

Where to buy an overbed table?

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The important things to remember when looking for an overbed table are ease of access, usage, and convenience. A sturdy table with a spacious tabletop and modern features increases the patient's independence and the caregiver's comfort.

 

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