Overbed tables

Overbed Tables are designed for patients that spend most of their time in bed. Whether you or your loved one are bed stricken due to illness or injury a hospital bed overbed table can make your life more convenient. Unlike a bed tray which rest on top or to the side of the user, a overbed table rests on a stand and provides the user more support, stability, and a larger surface area for eating and drinking. In addition, overbed tables are height adjustable so that a caretaker can easily adjust the table height to a proper height that is comfortable for the user.

At CSA Medical Supply we carry a wide range of overbed tables including foldable overbed tables, and tilt up overbed tables. We carry only high quality overbed tables from the leading brands including Drive Medical, Roscoe Medical, Stander and many more

SO, WHAT IS A Overbed Table?

A overbed table is a device designed for use with a hospital bed, with the purpose of making the patients stay more comfortable. An overbed table allows the user to safely and comfortably eat, drink, read, and write while bed stricken. Most overbed tables conveniently slide underneath the hospital beds frame.  

Overbed Table Buying Guide

Before purchasing any overbed table for you or your loved one, you will want to determine exactly what the table will be used for. You should also consider the following before purchase

• Amount of weight you plan to place on the table. The average overbed table can hold a maximum weight of 40 to 50 pounds. If you are going to be placing more weight than this on the table, it is recommended you purchase a bariatric overbed table.
• Choosing a table with an easy to use adjust mechanism, this is especially important with users or caretakers with weak hand strength.
• An easy to clean top, a must have for anyone who will be eating or drinking frequently on the table top.
• A table the offers a tilt up feature, a tilt up feature makes reading much more convenient for the user then the traditional flat tabletop.
• Adjustable height overbed table is a must have so that you can easily adjust the tables height to accommodate the height of your hospital bed and mattress.
• Does the table have a U-Shaped, C-Shaped, or wheels at the base? Wheeled overbed tables are recommended if the table is going to be frequently moved.

THE BENEFITS OF USING A Overbed Table

• Safety

By using a ovebed table while eating and drinking instead of a bed tray you are greatly reducing the risk of spillage, this is extremely important when you are eating a hot bowel of soup or drinking hot coffee which can severely burn you if spilled. In addition, an overbed table allows your bed and sheets to stay cleaner by greatly reducing the amount of food that is dropped onto the bed.

• Comfort

Most overbed tables are built with comfort in mind. Depending on the model you purchase, many provide both tilt up and folding ability. This allows you to rest peacefully in bed while you eat, drink, and write allowing you to recover faster following surgery or an injury. You really should consider getting a overbed table if you are going to be bed stricken for extending periods of time.