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Abstract

The present invention is directed to a pivotal operating room table having a main surface and an elongated support member. The main surface preferably lies generally in a first plane and is pivotal end to end such that the first plane can pass through a second generally vertical plane as the main surface pivots to end to end. A second plane is generally perpendicular to the first plane. The elongated support member is adjustably interconnected with the operating room table, and provides a support surface lying generally in a third plane which is generally perpendicular to the second plane when the elongated support member is interconnected with the table. In preferred embodiments the elongated support member is adjustably interconnectable with the table at any of a plurality of heights above the main surface and it further includes an elongated support bar and an inflatable bladder resting above the elongated support bar. In preferred embodiments the operating room table will include a pair of elongated, parallel side rails on opposite sides of the main surface and interconnected with the main surface and generally parallel thereto. The elongated support bar is adjustably interconnectable with each of the side rails. In alternate embodiments, the third plane may be oriented at an angle to the first plane, however in preferred embodiments the third plane will be generally parallel with the first plane. Methods of supporting a patient on a pivotal surface during a surgical procedure are also disclosed.

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