In order to create the best possible procedure table, podiatry chair, exam chair, and surgery chair, companies that design and manufacture such important medical equipment need to not only understand the best possible manufacturing processes, but they also need to thoroughly understand the interaction between the "Three Ps." That is, medical equipment producers need to fully understand the range of interactions between (1) the Physician or Professional, (2) the Patient, and (3) the Procedures involved. They need to know what's involved in practitioners treating patients within the different specialties. Medical equipment manufacturers that have such a thorough basis of knowledge on which to inform their design and construction process have an advantage over other manufacturers. This advantage is evident in the superiority of the exam and procedure products that better meet the needs of the Physician or Professional.
The range of features for patients that these conscientious manufacturers incorporate into their products include: multiple widths (including for bariatric patients); various entry heights, including low entry for wheelchair, less-mobile, or less-flexible patients; multi-positioning capability; maximum accessibility, including removable and adjustable handles, support rails, armrests, straps, and cushions for stability and fall prevention for patients with disabilities; unmatched comfort; multiple arm, head, and footrest configurations; and chairs that have a maximum lift capacity of 650 pounds or better (bariatric patients).
Some of the features these manufacturers incorporate into their products for the benefit of the physicians and other professional users include: multi-positioning capabilities for ease of examination; two to four user-programmable positioning for rapid power lift and tilt functions to frequently used positions, including contour, upright, flat, and trendelenburg; choice of hand or foot control; choice of upholsteries; ultra-quiet DC motors; strong steel frame construction; multiple accessories; and ergonomic chair backs.
Another overall benefit of superior manufacturing know-how is savings. Practitioners save by buying quality equipment that works reliably over many years. Those savings are passed on to the patients in the long run. Some quality manufacturers offer year-end discounts and promotions, making reliability even more affordable. For instance, one company gives product savings valued at $4600 along with a purchase of a dermatology or plastic surgery procedure table; the choice of an instant $400 rebate or a five-caster air-ride stool and an upholstery upgrade with a podiatry chair purchase; product savings of $4600 with the purchase of a dual-power ENT exam chair and treatment cabinet; and $3700 worth of product savings along with the purchase of a tri-power oral surgery chair.
In searching for quality medical exam chairs, surgery chairs, podiatry chairs, and procedure tables for your practice, it's very important to find a manufacturer who thoroughly understands your needs, your patients' needs, and the procedures you do so that they can design and build their products to satisfy.