Pedia Pals ZooPals Hippo Pediatric Exam Table | Built-In Storage & Gas-Spring Backrest

Pedia Pals ZooPals Hippo Pediatric Exam Table: Anxiety-Reducing Patient Environments for Clinical and Hospital Facilities

Conducting comprehensive physical evaluations on young patients frequently introduces acute behavioral management challenges within hospitals, private pediatric clinics, and community health departments. Standard clinical environments can incite intense fear and anxiety, resulting in patient resistance, prolonged examination workflows, and less accurate diagnostic readings. The Pedia Pals ZooPals Hippo Pediatric Exam Table directly mitigates this operational friction by transforming sterile, intimidating diagnostic rooms into highly engaging, child-friendly healing spaces. Featuring a patented, custom-molded hippo profile, this table redirects the patient's focus away from clinical anxiety to establish rapid rapport, improve baseline cooperation, and lower examination times.

Built to satisfy rigorous institutional safety and infection-control requirements, this heavy-duty medical examination table is constructed entirely from premium, scratch-resistant molded fiberglass. The high-durability structure provides an exceptional service life compared to standard wood laminate cabinetry and carries a certified weight capacity of 400 lbs to safely accommodate diverse patient demographics. The integration of a gas-spring lift mechanism allows for seamless, multi-angle backrest adjustments with flush-mounted controls accessible on both sides of the table, giving clinicians precise control without disrupting patient positioning or contact.

Operational security, clinical storage efficiency, and hygiene protocols are deeply integrated into the Hippo's design architecture. The diagnostic platform is outfitted with a 4-inch thick, medically approved foam cushion wrapped in non-porous, fluid-resistant Naugahyde Spirit Millennium II vinyl that withstands industrial chemical disinfectants to prevent cross-contamination. Equipped with two large, full-extension storage drawers featuring single-key locking security to keep sensitive equipment out of reach, a hidden paper roll holder accepting 18-inch or 21-inch rolls, and an integrated retractable foot extension pad, this table delivers a reliable, high-yield asset for modern pediatric healthcare infrastructure.

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Key Benefits:

• Anxiety-Reducing Design: Features a patented, hand-detailed hippo character shape that shifts patient perception from an intimidating clinical room to a welcoming, cooperative space.
• High-Impact Fiberglass Construction: Fabricated from durable, scratch-resistant molded fiberglass that is completely latex-free and engineered for intense, high-throughput commercial use.
• Gas-Spring Adjusted Backrest: Outfitted with a premium gas-spring lift assembly and flush-mounted controls on both sides for smooth, continuous articulation and secure patient positioning.
• Single-Key Locking Storage: Outfitted with two large internal drawers to manage clinical supplies, protected by an integrated single-key lock system to prevent unauthorized access.
• Infection-Control Cushioning: Covered in stain-resistant, urine-resistant Naugahyde vinyl over 4-inch medical-grade foam with raised edges to maintain absolute infant containment.
• Retractable Foot Extension: Includes a built-in 17" x 15" pull-out extension pad to easily adjust the table layout for taller pediatric patients and specialized examinations.

Specifications:

• Base Construction Material: Custom-molded, high-density structural fiberglass (100% latex-free)
• Upholstery Class: Naugahyde® Spirit Millennium II vinyl with a 4″ medically approved foam core
• Weight Capacity: 400 lbs
• Overall Hardware Dimensions: 71″ Length x 35″ Width x 36″ Height (at head profile)
• Top Examination Surface Dimensions: 55″ Length x 26″ Width x 4″ Cushion Height
• Retractable Leg Extension Dimensions: 17″ Length x 15″ Width
• Working Height Profile: 33″ from floor level to the top of the cushion pad
• Storage Drawer Configuration: 2 large inset drawers with flush-mounted handles
• Integrated Paper Holder Profile: Hidden roll dispenser accepting standard 18″ and 21″ examination paper
• Base Finish Palette: High-visibility Blue with Dove Gray upholstery top
• Head Orientation Layout: Head orientation configured facing right
• Product Net Weight: 150 lbs
• Shipping Metrics (Crated for Freight): Total weight: 350 to 375 lbs | Crate size: 82″ L x 45″ W x 46″ H
• Warranty: Limited Lifetime Warranty on the structural base assembly

Added & Optional Features:

Step "Stone" Stool sold separately

Drawers are large enough to hold a pediatric scale (not included, shown for size on Hippo table)

Elevating back shown on Hippo Table

Comfort curved cushion shown on Hippo Table

Flush mounted lift tables

Foot extension shown on Polar Bear Table

Two large (100 lb. capacity) locking drawers

Coordinating wall exam room decals sold separately

Post Order Confirmation Process

After placing your order we will contact you to provide a freight shipping quote. Due to the constant fluctuation of freight costs for heavy materials, freight is quoted at the time of sale. Contact customerservice@rescue-supply.com to receive a freight quote prior to ordering. Otherwise, a quote will be emailed to you post order that must be paid before your shipment leaves our warehouse.