ABSTRACT
The patient table should be radiolucent and freely movable to allow fluoroscopy from the patient’s neck to groin. Ample space is necessary on the left and right side as well as the head of the bed, where personnel can monitor vital signs, oxygen saturation, patient status, and conscious sedation. Complex cases, such as device extractions or extractions with contralateral re-implants, may require space for bilateral pectoral, groin, or neck vascular access for a temporary pacer wire or arterial access for invasive blood pressure monitoring. It is helpful for a table to have options for Trendelenberg and reverse Trendelenberg positioning, although foam wedges may be placed under the legs to facilitate venous return during venous access, or under the head for patients unable to lay flat.
