Each clinical theatre area should have access to the following:
• Bariatric operating table. These should be able to incorporate arm boards, table extensions, attachments for positioning such as leg supports for the lithotomy position, shoulder and foot supports
• Gel padding and padding for pressure points
• Wide Velcro strapping to secure the patient to the operating table
• Raised step for the anaesthetist
• Large BP cuffs
• Readily available difficult airway equipment
• Hover mattress or equivalent (Access to numerous staff may be required for positioning and transfer)
• Invasive monitoring and associated equipment
• Long spinal and epidural needles
• Ramping device / pillows
• Ventilators capable of PEEP and pressure control modalities
• Calf compression devices
• Temperature monitoring
• Neuromuscular block monitoring.