What is an over bed table ?

  An over bed tale is a type of medical furniture,also known as a hospital bed table, a bed table or a tilt top table, which is designed for hospital patients, or persons who are confined to their beds with limited mobility.

  It is generally constructed with a narrow rectangular support stand, a table top and fitted with castors(for moving elsewhere easily and conveniently), gas spring system(or a crank or similar technology) for adjusting the height or tilting the top.

What is an over bed table  used for ?

  An over bed table can be used as a flat platform for food tray,to hold items like books, phones, or Laptop computers, while healthcare staff use it to hold medical devices or supplies.

  The table can be put at the side of a bed to hold the necessities like water, medications when not in use, because of the easy-to-reach flat surface, as well as which helps to reduce the injuries occurred from getting items frequently  which are out of reach.

·Wood tabletop with round curve edge design in case of  injuries occurred Wood

·Metal steel stand and H-shapped base to support strongly

·Move or stop easily and freely  over or beside the furniture elsewhere in the room by four castors(2 with brakes)

·Height adjustment adapted to various positions for patients

·Gas spring easily operated to adjust the height

·Approx. Dim : L800*W400*H760-1000mm±10mm  

·Size of table top : L800*W400*H16mm  

·Height adjustment : 760-1000mm±10mm 

·Thickness of  table top : 16mm 

·Casters : 2 inches

·Net weight : 11kg

·1 piece wood table top 

·1 set metal steel stand and base

·1 set gas spring with lever

·4 pieces castors(2 with brakes)

How to pick a right Over bed Table?

The aim to use an over bed table is to enable the users to feel convinent, comfortable and independent when in bed.

The table which is durable, adjustable, and as easy to use as possible would be a good choice to pick.

Therefore, to consider the following advice before buying an over bed table.

1.)Tabletop:

All of the over bed tables with a flat tabletop offer a hard surface as food trays or to hold other small items.

If for a bit more flexible, a tilt-top surface tilting into different angle would be a good idea. 

Even some can move up or down or swivel for more convinent.

What's more, different material as well as is to be considered, like ABS plastic, metal, wood.

Examine the different shapes, material, etc, in person, if possible, to determine which feels best for you and the bed over which it will be placse.

2.)Dimension:

It is important to pick a right size of an over bed table. Ensure that the one can fit in the bedroom at home or in a ward in the hospital without taking up a burdensome amount of space. Either small or large table has pros and cons.

Weight capacity should be taken inoto account when selecting an over bed tale in case of overweight to damage or injuries occurred.

3.)Height adjustment:

Height adjustment allows the users to have more control and a sense of autonomy by knobs or levers that no need too much strenth.

Adjustable height can better satisfy different bed heights and be lowered to rest at the user's lap.

4.)Movement:

An over bed talbe with wheels makes it easier to navigate around the room or house when the users in a seated position.

What's more, the wheels are able to be locked in case of sliding and injuries and falling due to safety hazard.