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Performance Steps
a. Attach four double clamp bars (swivel end up) vertical to the plain bar at the foot/head of the
bed.
NOTE: The double clamp bar should be fasten to 1/2-1 inch from the end of the horizontal bar. Bars
fasten further away provide the most support to the frame. The knob of the double clamp bar should
face out (to prevent complete detachment of the clamp should the knob become loose). The bars at the
foot need to line up with the bars at the head of the bed.
8. Secure 1st long plain bar in the double clamp bar holders.
CAUTION: If a patient is occupying the bed, nursing assistance should be present. If no assistance is
available, start at the foot of the bed.
a. Place the plain bar ends in the clamp bar holders.
b. Adjust the bar and close the clamps.
NOTE: Do not lock the clamp until both ends of the bar are flush and fitted evenly.
c. Lock the clamp bar holders.
9. Follow step 8 for remaining 2 double clamp bars.

10. Fasten two cross clamps to the long plain bars (below shoulder of patient)
11. Secure cross clamps onto the plain bar .
a. Place the plain bar ends into the clamp holders.
b. Adjust the bar and close the clamps.
c. Lock the clamp bar holders.

12. Secure trapeze with hand grip to the plain bar.
a. Place the trapeze clamp holder onto the plain bar.
b. Adjust the clamp holder and close the clamp.
c. Lock the clamp bar holder.
d. Secure the handgrip to the clamp knob.

Performance Measures GO NO GO
1. Received the order from the physician(reviewed if in writing) —— ——
2. Gathered needed equipment. —— ——

3. Check serviceability of overhead traction frame and bed. —— ——
4. Identified yourself to the patient. —— ——

5. Inserted each of the (4) I.V. post clamps into the I.V. post holders. —— ——
6. Secured (2) plain bars into (4) I.V. post clamps . —— ——
7. Secured the (4) double clamp bars to end of plain bars. —— ——

8. Secured 1st long plain bar into the double clamp bars. —— ——
9. Secured 2nd long plain bar into the double clamp bars. —— ——

10. Fastened two cross clamps to the long plain bars (below shoulder of patient). —— ——
11. Secured cross clamps onto the plain bar . —— ——

12. Secured trapeze with hand grip to the plain bar. —— ——

Evaluation Guidance: Score the orthopaedic technician a GO on the task, if all steps are passed(P).
Score the orthopaedic technician a NO-GO(NG) if any step is failed(F). All performance measured tasks
must be passed to receive a GO.

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