Surgical cradles - the extra pair of hands! An improved Small Animal Cradle System for X ray and surgical positioning and also preparation. - Radiolucent - Halves staff exposure to X rays - Halves pre-operative preparation time - Facilitates surgery hygiene - Simplicity of use - Time saved in preparation - Reduced time of anaesthesia for the patient (by approx. 10 minutes) - Saving a pair of hands in preparation and X-ray - Potential to save time and lives in an emergency - Elimination of unhygienic ties blocks bandages and bags - Body insulation and warming capability sufficient to avoid hypothermia - Ease of cleaning and disinfection - Lumbar step spreads abdominal organs into pelvic cavity to facilitate access to uterine bifurcation for spaying - Cervical step for ease of tracheal intubation - Hygienic robust insulated moulded plastic