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What are the Impacts of a Ceiling Lift System?

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Track Configurations

 
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Tracks


When planning track configurations, the primary recommended considerations are:

  • Coverage area for patient handling
  • Mobility/Maneuverability requirements
  • Ability of track configuration to meet coverage and healthcare needs

For effective and safe patient handling, track configurations should meet the required coverage area to perform all necessary patient handling tasks.

X-Y Gantry

A three piece system with two parallel fixed rails and a perpendicular moving “boom” permitting coverage under the entire x-y rail system. Advantages include optimal mobility/maneuverability (easily made adjustments front and back, side to side), full coverage of the bed, easy transfer to chair, floor pickup. Performance having the greatest range of tasks within a coverage area is possible with this configuration.

J-Track

A single rail straight and curved track in the shape of a J. Provides coverage from bed to chair or stretcher, boosting or lifting up in bed and aids in repositioning. Limited in coverage area and maneuverability options.

Otherwise, usage of ceiling lift systems may become onerous and may result in caregivers reluctant to use them. Consequently, this could result in underachievement of a no-lift policy as well as a poor return on investment.

In terms of configurations, there are four standard layouts ranging from greatest coverage and maneuverability to the least. The following are typical examples (ranging from greatest range/maneuverability to least) and can be customized or combined to meet any specific situation.

Spider or Multi-Stop Turntable

A set of single rail straight and curved tracks and a central turntable. Enables mobility along the line of the track with the added benefit of changing track direction at the turntable point. Suitable for rooms with multiple beds or where a change in track direction enables extra pick up and drop points, track to bathroom and track to couch/easy chair. Limitations include a reduced coverage area (along track line only) and reduced maneuverability options.

Straight Monorail

A single straight rail track running either perpendicular to or directly over a bed. Allows pick-up in bed and transfer to wheelchair or other equipment. Limited in repositioning, flexibility of furniture placement and transfer options. Least usable of any system. Functions in an environment such as Operating Room.