It is becoming increasingly important that the area around a hospital bed should be as uncluttered as possible. It is now accepted that the patient’s quality of life can have a direct bearing on recovery time, and the perceived intrusiveness of medical equipment may be a contributory factor. The benefit of IV205 is not only that drip bags and equipment are taken off the floor, but they are suspended from an overhead track. IV provision can be kept discreetly aside without taking up valuable floor space, yet it is always available to be moved into position when required. IV205 track is a very strong and rigid aluminium extrusion with a white powder-coated finish. It is usually fixed directly to the ceiling, although it may be suspended if the ceiling height is over 3m. Locking trolleys run smoothly and quietly within the track section on tough nylon wheels. When a carrier tree is suspended from a locking trolley, the trolley will automatically lock into position on the track to prevent accidental movement. Carrier trees are available in four sizes to suit a range of track heights. All are telescopic, with simple release adjustment for accurate height control of the five stainless steel hooks.
IV 202 is designed specifically for the overhead suspension of drip bags without the need to use valuable floor space. It is always available at a moment’s notice, yet remains discreetly unobtrusive. As the carrier is track mounted, it can be moved to one side of the cubicle when not in use, and can be positioned at either side of the bed, or above it if required. IV202 track can be ceiling fixed but it is normally suspended at the standard cubicle track height of 2.1m. the track is a strong aluminium extrusion with a hygienic white powder-coated finish, and will span 2.5m with ease. IV202 is very quick and simple to install. It is usually fixed to the existing cubicle curtain track using T-Joints, and would only need extra suspension points where a long span is required. Each track is fitted with a press-slide carrier access point to enable extra carriers to be added at any time. The 2-point carriers run on low friction nylon runners in a channel within the track section and have two stainless steel hooks for drip bags, with a load capacity of 3kg per hook.
