Bed Trapeze is an overhead grab bar mounted on a frame attached to the hospital bed, providing patients with a handle to grip for repositioning themselves in bed, assisting with sit-to-stand transfers, and relieving pressure by momentarily lifting their weight. It is a fundamental independence and caregiver-assist tool for patients in home hospital beds.

OxyCare installs trapeze bars as part of hospital bed setup and can add them to existing beds. Rental is available.

Operating Instructions

Emergency telephone number is on your equipment. (618)234-0202

Please follow instructions given by the equipment technician. Please follow your doctor's orders.

Set-up

1. Technician will set-up trapeze bar.
2. Overbed trapeze will attach to your hospital bed, Freestanding trapeze is used with your home bed.
3. Position trapeze at the head end of the bed. Attach overbed trapeze to head board. Attach freestanding trapeze to frame provided.
4. Position height of trapeze at desired height.
5. Tighten all brackets and screws tightly.
6. Demonstrate how to operate trapeze.
7. Patient/Caregiver demonstrates each step and has a solid understanding.
8. Review how to call for service. When to order. Where to call.

Cleaning

1. Trapeze can be wiped off with soapy water. Wipe soap off with a damp cloth.

Safety

1. All brackets and screws must be securely tightened.
2. Do not use more than 250 pounds on trapeze.
3. Be sure there is adequate headroom for patient.

OxyCare Medical Supply Co. 2725 South Belt West, Belleville IL 62226