Sittan™ Rehabilitation Table

The SB position is incorporated into the plan of care instead of sitting positions with back support because researchers believed the SB upright position triggers the activation of the cerebral cortex ¹, ³ and brainstem reticular formation.³ Additionally, it is thought that this sitting position causes cerebral blood flow to increase because intraventricular pressure drops when the head is elevated.¹ Finally, this sitting posture has been identified to stimulate the sympathetic nervous system and inhibit the parasympathetic nervous system, which is believed to reduce disuse syndrome and improve consciousness levels in some patients. ², ³

The Sittan™ table is used at the side of the bed to assist the patient into the SB position while sitting on the edge of the bed. The Sittan™ table's back cushion is specially designed to support the lower scapulae and ribcage. Additionally, the back cushion has support belts if supplemental posture support is needed.

Note: The Sittan table is not intended to restrict body movement or be used by caregivers to restrict body movements.

To customize the Sittan™ table fit and comfort for each patient, the following features are adjustable:

- Height adjustable to fit various patient heights
- Depth adjustable to fit various patient body sizes
- Elbow pads for optional use between the patient's elbows and the table top

The support pad, KF-80U, is available for abdominal support to reduce pressure at the abdomen-table top interface and to provide mild posture support. Since the patient is mobilized at the side of the bed near supplemental therapeutic equipment in use, additional accessories (e.g., IV pole) are not available. LINK(short cut)

The Sittan™ table top folds and the back units hangs from a built-in storage bracket. To conserve space, pack, stack and store two or more units together.