Patent attributes
What is shown is an apparatus (10) for adjusting the bed (12) of an operating table, the said bed comprising a plurality of segments (14a to 14f) adjustable in relation to one another, at least some of the adjustable segments (14a to 14f) being connected to actuators (16a to 16f) which can be activated in order to adjust the associated segments (14a to 14f). The apparatus (10) comprises an input device (18) for the input of commands for the adjustment of at least some of the segments (14a to 14f) connected to actuators (16a to 16f). The apparatus (10) can be operated in at least two operating modes which correspond in each case to a specific position of a patient on the bed (12). The input device (18) has means for the input of body-part-related adjustment commands which are associated with the adjustment of the position of a body part or body portion of the patient. The apparatus (10) comprises means (22) for activating the actuators (16a to 16f, which are suitable for activating the actuators (16a to 16f) as a function of the current operating mode and of a body-part-related adjustment command, such that an adjustment of the position of a body part is brought about in accordance with the body-part-related adjustment command.
