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Tables with a smooth and polished flat-top surface that frequently have raised rims and rounded corners; the tabletop may slope toward a table sink; they are available either fixed, mobile, or portable. They usually include a waste receptacle. These tables facilitate collection and disposal of bloodborne pathogens and hazardous materials from contaminated individuals in healthcare facilities (e.g., hospitals, nursing homes), contributing to contamination control. Decontamination tables are used for patients suffering from traumas, burns, wounds, and other diseases with potential for contamination; they are also used in emergency situations involving contaminated patients.
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