instrumententafels
Instrumententafels are specialized medical surfaces used to hold, organize, and transport surgical instruments during procedures and within the sterile field. In operating rooms, they function as back tables or companion surfaces alongside the patient table, supporting instrument trays, drapes, and consumables. They are typically used together with mobile stands to keep instruments within easy reach of the surgical team.
Most instrumententafels are made of stainless steel, commonly grade 304 or 316, with smooth, seamless surfaces
During procedures, sterile teams arrange instruments on the back table in a logical sequence, and after use,
Variants include smaller Mayo stands and larger back tables, as well as dental or veterinary instrument tables