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Operating Table

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You lie on a bed when you’re having an operation, and in hospitals that bed is often known as an operating table. That’s pretty weird, isn’t it? The operating table is actually a bed that’s a bit narrower and harder than an ordinary bed, but it’s still quite comfy. It can be raised and lowered, and it has wheels so that we can drive you around. Don’t forget to try it out!