Patient and Surgical Positioning Equipment
Patient and surgical positioning products for operating rooms, procedure suites and patient handling - gel and foam positioners, arm boards, stirrups, wedges, headrests and positioning straps from lines such as AliMed, Allen Medical and Action Products. Available in reusable gel, single-use foam and disposable formats for supine, prone, lateral and lithotomy positioning. Stocked for hospitals, surgery centers and outpatient procedure areas. Wholesale case and volume pricing for OR materials management and perioperative procurement teams.
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Patient and Surgical Positioning for the Operating Room
Patient and surgical positioning products support and stabilize patients during procedures and help distribute pressure over bony prominences during long cases. This subcategory covers reusable gel positioners, single-use foam positioners and positioning accessories used for supine, prone, lateral and lithotomy setups. Products are stocked in the sizes and shapes that operating rooms and procedure suites keep on hand.
Positioning Formats Stocked
- Gel positioners - Reusable viscoelastic gel pads, head rings, chest rolls, heel and elbow protectors and arm cradles that redistribute pressure during long procedures. Action Products Akton polymer and AliMed gel lines are represented in this class.
- Foam positioners - Single-use and disposable foam wedges, ramps, knee and abduction supports and head positioners for supine, lateral and prone setups.
- Arm boards and cradles - Padded arm boards, arm cradles and hand table attachments that support the arm and protect access during anesthesia and surgery.
- Stirrups and lithotomy supports - Boot-style and candy-cane stirrups and lithotomy positioning supports for gynecologic, urologic and lower-abdominal procedures.
- Positioning straps and belts - Body, leg and safety straps that secure the patient to the table during positioning and table articulation.
- Headrests and prone supports - Horseshoe headrests, prone head positioners and face cushions for neurosurgical, spine and prone procedures.
Positioning Product Comparison
| Product | Material | Reuse | Typical Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gel positioner | Viscoelastic gel | Reusable | Supine, lateral, prone |
| Foam positioner | Foam | Single-use | Supine, lateral |
| Arm board | Padded metal or laminate | Reusable | Supine |
| Stirrups | Metal with boot or pad | Reusable | Lithotomy |
| Positioning strap | Nylon or vinyl | Reusable | All positions |
Patient and surgical positioning supplies mix durable reusable gel and metal products with single-use foam and disposable items, so operating rooms carry a base set of reusable positioners plus a steady reorder of single-use foam. Case volume and case mix drive consumption, which makes case pricing and standing orders relevant for perioperative materials management. Order at the best Wholesale Prices with MAP Medical.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between gel and foam positioners?
Gel positioners are reusable viscoelastic pads that redistribute pressure and are cleaned and reused across cases, while foam positioners are single-use items discarded after each patient. Gel is common for long procedures and high-pressure contact points such as heels and elbows; foam is stocked where a disposable, patient-specific support is preferred. Both are stocked in a range of shapes for supine, lateral and prone setups.
What positioning products are used for lithotomy procedures?
Lithotomy setups use boot-style or candy-cane stirrups, lithotomy positioning supports and leg straps, often paired with gel or foam padding at the heel and calf. These are stocked for gynecologic, urologic and lower-abdominal procedures in operating rooms and procedure suites.
Are single-use and reusable positioning products both available?
Yes. The catalog stocks reusable gel positioners, arm boards, stirrups and straps that are cleaned between cases, and single-use foam positioners and disposable head and face cushions for patient-specific use. Facilities typically keep a base set of reusable items and reorder single-use foam by case volume.
Can hospitals and facilities order patient and surgical positioning supplies in bulk?
Yes. Patient and surgical positioning supplies are stocked in case and volume quantities for hospitals, surgery centers, ambulatory surgery centers and outpatient procedure areas and licensed medical distributors. Multi-unit and standing orders cover repeat-buy consumables and parts, and project quantities are available for buildouts and equipment refreshes. Contact our procurement team for tiered case pricing, freight consolidation and standing order setup.
What patient and surgical positioning products should be in a facility formulary?
A typical OR positioning set includes reusable gel head rings, chest rolls and heel and elbow protectors, padded arm boards, boot or candy-cane stirrups for lithotomy, body and leg straps, and a stock of single-use foam wedges and head positioners. Configuration depends on surgical specialty mix. MAP Medical builds consolidated positioning packages matched to case mix and volume - contact our team for an assessment.