How to choose the right armboard for your OR Table:
How to choose the right armboard for your OR Table:
What are armboards?
By definition an armboard is a table accessory that is attached to your surgical table that is used to support the patient's arm during surgery. The proper choice and type of armboard you choose can make all the difference in surgery. With the correct choice surgery can be made easier but if done wrong make it complicated. Birkova Products offers a range of surgical arm boards and arm board pads to assist with arm positioning and arm support during surgical procedures. From reusable armboards, pivoting arm boards, multi-positioning armboards, rail locking arm boards, and more - we have your needs covered.
Drop-Latch Armboards:
The drop-latch style armboard is the most commonly used armboard. It attaches to the surgical table simply with a drop-style lock. All you have to do is just hold the lock up, put on the top of the side rail in the desired position, lower into place, and release the lock to secure onto the side rail. The armboard itself is also easily adjusted to achieve the correct angle needed. With 21 locking increments for easy positioning, moving, and stability. It rotates 180 degrees with one finger operation. The premium quality design and mechanics allow for smooth operation and articulation even while under load. The armboard consists of a phenolic operating surface making it radiolucent. The lightweight and durable zinc alloy used for the arm board gear prevents damage and chipping of the gear teeth. This armboard is compatible and attaches easily to all North American surgical table side-rails.
Features:
- Radiolucency through the board
- Extremely durable
- Smooth operation and articulation of board even under weight
- Fast and easy moving and adjusting
- Rotates 180 degrees
Available in 4 sizes:
- AS-1201 - 20” x 6”
- AS-2001 - 24”x6”
- AS-4001 - 26”x6”
- AS-4111 - 26”x11”
Rail-Locking Armboards:
The rail-locking style arm boards are very similar to the drop-latch style armboards. However this armboard is manual locking through the use of a knob. Simply just twist the manual-locking knob to secure it to the surgical table side rails. The armboard itself is also easily adjusted to achieve the correct angle needed. With 21 locking increments for easy positioning, moving, and stability. It rotates 180 degrees with one finger operation. The premium quality design and mechanics allow for smooth operation and articulation even while under load. The armboard consists of a phenolic operating surface making it radiolucent. The lightweight and durable zinc alloy used for the arm board gear prevents damage and chipping of the gear teeth. This armboard is compatible and attaches easily to all North American surgical table side-rails.
Features:
- Radiolucency through the board
- Extremely durable
- Smooth operation and articulation of board even under weight
- Manual-locking knob
- Rotates 180 degrees
Available in 1 size:
- AS-4051 - 26” x 6”
Duralux Armboards:
The Duralux armboard consists of Duralux operating surface that wont break, split, or chip. The premium quality design and mechanics are breakage-resistant and the lightweight and durable zinc alloy used for the arm board gear prevents damage and chipping of the gear teeth. With 21 locking increments for easy positioning, moving, and stability it allows it to rotate 180 degrees with a one finger operation. This armboard is compatible and attaches easily to all North American surgical table side-rails.
Features:
- Radiolucency through the board
- Extremely durable - rigid Duralux surface
- Improved stability with its low deflection
- Fast and easy moving and adjustability
- Rotates 180 degrees
Available in 1 size:
- AS-4501 - 26”x6”
Carbon Fiber Quick Release Armboards:
The Carbon Fiber Quick Release Armboard consists of a pressure-locking swivel gear that allows for easy and accurate positioning. The durable carbon fiber construction allows for a fully radiolucent arm board that is stable and has secure positioning. There are no gears to break, the quick release carbon fiber armboard is designed with an aluminum alloy pressure-stop swivel mount. This armboard is compatible and attaches easily to all North American surgical table side-rails.
Features:
- Lightest Armboard
- Fully Radiolucent
- Easy Positioning
- Low Deflection
- Structural Rigidity
- Rotates 180 degrees
Available in 1 size:
- AS-4951 - 26”x6”
Carbon Fiber Shoulder Mount Armboards:
The Carbon Fiber Shoulder Mount Armboard consists of a non-locking swivel gear that allows for easy and accurate positioning. The shoulder mount armboard is designed to slide under the surgical table cushion. The durable carbon fiber construction allows for a fully radiolucent arm board that is stable and has secure positioning.
Features:
- Lightest Armboard
- Fully Radiolucent
- Easy Positioning
- Low Deflection
- Structural Rigidity
- Easy and accurate 180 degree positioning with non-locking swivel gear design
- Easily slides under surgical cushion pad for full imaging access
Available in 1 size:
- AS-4971 - 26”x6”
Multi-Position Armboards:
The Multi-Position Armboard consists of a radiolucent phenolic operating surface and is supported by a durable stainless steel rod. The arm boards are designed to provide a range or positioning flexibility and to enable proper arm support for surgical positions such as prone, lateral, supine, and more. The Multi-Position Arm Board requires a Clark Socket or a Super clamp to mount to a surgical table.
Features:
- Radiolucency through the board
- Extremely durable
- Fast and easy moving and adjusting
- Easily attaches to all North American surgical tables
Available in 1 size:
- AS-6001 - 20”x6”
Kross Arm Support Armboards:
The Kross Arm Support is designed for arm chair, prone, lateral, and neuro procedure positioning. The Kross Kloth covered frame and the articulating post provides arm support by suspending and cradling the arm, while the adjustable post allows for versatility in positioning. Requires one clark socket for mounting
Features:
- Height Adjustable
- Floating Suspension of the patient's arm allows for comfort and minimizes pressure points
- Fast and easy set up and positioning in endless positions for all types of needs
Available in 1 size:
- AS-7500 - SS arm cradle measures 6” x 20”
