The growing population is a driving force for the growth of the healthcare industry. Investing in good medical equipment is paramount for patient care. The Examination Couch is the most important piece of equipment in every doctor’s clinic or hospital.
A patient visits your clinic and is bound to observe the ambience, the nature of the treatment, and how you made the patient feel. Examination couch or table can be seen in every clinic and is a must. Now how do we decide which is the right couch and best as per the return on investment? Let us look at the types of examination couches available in the market.
Types of Examination Couch
Motorized Couch: These couches are fully motorized. Specially designed to support patient care.
With features such as:
• Backrest
• Height adjustment
• Manually operated pelvic tilt
• User-friendly wired handset control
• Easily removable lithotomy crutches with cover
• Storage facility
Midmark offers specialized examination tables for Gynecologists such as the JX4000 Motorized Gynecology Examination table. Designed for pregnant women with ease of use and comfort. Features such as adjustable height, pelvic tilt, and a chair that turns into a table. The JX2000 motorized examination couch is specially designed for OPD offering easier and safer patient access, and better hygiene.
Manual Couch: Manual couches are used in general clinics and examination rooms. They are customizable as per the approach and purpose.
With features such as:
• Adjustable headrest
• Storage facility with drawers and cabinets which are pre-treated, and powder coated.
• BP apparatus tray provided near the headrest
• Inbuilt sliding step stool.
Midmark India offers additional features such as an easily removable plastic pan, integrated hand grips, integrated paper roll holder, and battery backup. These tables are supplied in Semi knocked-down condition (SKD). Some of the models of manual couches available with Midmark are the 1803C, 1803M, and 1803L with upholstered tops.
The factors one should keep in mind while buying an examination couch.
Durability: A good quality couch is durable and lasts long. Consider this criterion to give you a good ROI. Maintenance cost. The product should be robust. Pre-treated and powder-coated couch ensures the product’s longevity by preventing rusting.
Quality: The materials used should be top-notch. The raw material sourcing should be checked.
Patient Comfort: The patient should feel comfortable hence good backrest is important. Good mobility for patient transfer.
Certifications: The product should comply with the norms of regulatory bodies.
Above mentioned features should be on your checklist.
Additional features like storage capacity, customization offered, height adjustment, and accessories are provided. These features set the couch apart from others available in the market.
To know more about the examination couch, please visit https://www.midmark.in/ or call 1800 22 8020