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Category: Tables & Positioning
Product description and innovation synopsis:
The Skytron HyperLight Leg Section and HyperLight Transfer Board offers various lightweight solutions. It is not just a lighter leg section; it is a purpose built accessory designed to work with other Skytron lithotomy accessories. The transfer boards are longer so that the patient can be positioned on the seat section from the beginning of the case, and will not need repositioning for stirrups. It is compatible with all Skytron surgical tables with removable single leg section, excluding the 3100 series and 6500 series tables built in 1992 and prior. The HyperLight Transfer Board can be used in conjunction with the Skytron HyperLight Leg Section to assist in patient transfer from a supine position to a lithotomy position.
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What sets this product apart from others available in the industry?
The leg section extension weighs in at an astonishing 5.45 lbs. (2.47 kg) and the transfer board at only 3.25 lbs. (1.47 kg). These accessories provide more length and lighter weight, for easier work than any other product on the market.
How does this product benefit the surgical team and aid in better outcomes?
Lithotomy nurses are able to remove the super light leg section with ease. Compared to other leg sections which weigh in much heavier, staff related injuries can be prevented. The transfer board makes the process of transferring patients into lithotomy easier and safer by adding an extension of length to the table. This removes the need to reposition the patient for lithotomy positioning.
