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SET UP ORTHOPEDIC BED WITH TRAPEZE
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Conditions: Given a power controlled orthopaedic bed with or without patient, nursing personnel,
physician's verbal or written order, (2) long plain bars, (4) I.V. post with clamps, (4) double clamp bars,
(3) single plain bars, (2) cross clamps, trapeze with hand grip, and examination gloves.

Standards: Is reached when (1) I.V. post with clamp is inserted in each of the I.V. holders at the
foot/head of the bed. The (2) plain bars are secured by the I.V. holders at the foot and head of bed.
The (4) double clamp bars (swivel ends up) are attached vertical to the outside of the horizontal plain
bars at the foot/head of the bed. The (2) long plain bars are secured to each of the double clamp bars.
One cross clamp is fasten to the middle of each long plain bar. A plain bar is secured to each cross
clamp. The trapeze is fasten to the plain bar with the handgrip placed on the trapeze knob to avoid
injury to a patient.

Performance Steps
1. Receive the order from the physician(review if in writing)
2. Gather needed equipment to include: orthopaedic bed, I.V. post clamps, single plain bars, double
clamp bars, cross clamps, long plain bars and trapeze with hand grip.
3. Check serviceability of overhead traction frame and bed.
a. Inspect traction equipment for cracked, dented, and warped bars, or broken handles. Open all
clamp holders.
NOTE: Inform orthopaedic supervisor if equipment is unserviceable and secure serviceable equipment.
b. Inspect orthopaedic bed as follows:
(1) Bed rails are in the upright position and locked.
(2) Bed electrical cord/plug are not frayed.
(3) Remote control buttons are operational( e.g. head/foot elevation, raise/lower position, and
nurse call button).
(4) Bed wheels are locked.
NOTE: Inform nurse if bed is non operational and obtain another bed.
4. Identify yourself to the patient.

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