Overbed Tray Table

!±8± Overbed Tray Table

www.LaptopDeskBed.org In most hospital wards, the beds used are very big, bulky, high positioned, and oftentimes, very difficult to move around, even if wheeled. For most patients who use these beds, getting out of the bed can be very difficult, especially during dining time or when relieving themselves in the toilet. Additionally, with the dextrose in their arms, it becomes annoying having to move the entire IV liquid around. As a result, the overbed tray tables have been created. The overbed tray table, or more popularly known as the medical tray table, is a wheeled, L shaped bedside table used as a stable surface for bed ridden patients in the hospital. Unlike the older overbed tray, these tray tables are a lot bigger and can be used for a wider variety of applications, such as for eating, reading, and even for laptop computer use. These wheeled tables can be easily carted to fit in between the ward bed, directly in front of the patient, so he or she can easily use the table. Though some designs may look flimsy and cheap, considering that the support is on one side only, these are very sturdy, usually made of wood, and can support a great amount of weight. Additionally, the wheels on these tables are often made from durable steel with locking mechanisms that will keep the table securely in place. With the usefulness and practicality of this over the bed table, its design and features have also been used to create various portable laptop desks outside of hospital use ...