OPERATING TABLES. 



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Stuttgart Operating Table. 



The Stuttgart table, Figure 297, consists of an ordinary 

 wooden table with metal top to which is attached by suitable fast- 

 enings the four metal legs of the Stuttgart apparatus. These legs 

 support the two leaves (a) (a) of the hollow metal top. By a 

 special arrangement the top can be lowered either at sides or in 

 the center, which makes it in many particulars an adjustable 

 table. 



Fig. 298. Improvised Operating Table — Horizontal Position. 



Improvised Operating Table. 



The improvised operating table. Figure 298, is made from 

 an ordinary sewing machine stand. The metal parts are 

 painted with aluminum paint. The top (i) is of solid wood 

 painted with white enamel paint. The top is hinged at one 

 end (h) and the other end is supplied with hinged brace rods 

 (g) which fit into ratchet notches (j) on the metal frame (d). 

 By means of this arrangement the top can be elevated, Figure 

 299, to any desired angle. This table is cheap, neat, clean and 

 efficient. 



