Ceiling Arm Mounted TV
A fixed pole, is ceiling mounted towards the centre of the patient bed. The pole is available in a range of lengths from 5” through to 36”and is fixed to the slab ceiling (or Unistrut within the ceiling void). It then protrudes through the suspended ceiling (chrome finishing ring is available) to where the gas assisted arm is attached. There is 360 degree swivel movement at this knuckle joint.
The bracket allows the TV to be angled, even to a horizontal position which will allow patients to view TV whilst lying down flat; this joint also swivels up to almost 360 degrees with a stopper so that cables are not twisted too far.
Whilst gas assisted arms are touch sensitive and very easy to adjust, the optional handle fitted behind the TV enables the user to manoeuvre the equipment effectively without the need to touch the TV at all.
All cables are managed through the sealed unit which is easily cleaned having no dust trap or sharp areas.
Power and coax (or data if IPTV system) sockets should be positioned within the ceiling void are and close to where the pole is to be fixed.
Any make or model of TV can be fitted to these arms including TV with DVD if that option is preferred (though not recommended by Airwave for use in general public areas such as hospital wards, often the TV of choice in Hospices). We recommend 19” screens and that in multi bedded areas the patient uses headphones, plugged into the TV audio out socket.
Ceiling Arm Extension
This allows even more positioning flexibility and gives a wider ‘side to side’ reach. Ideal for patients (such as Spinal Injury patients) who have to spend long periods of time lying on one side in which case a centrally positioned arm is not the best solution.
All ceiling arm equipment is available in grey or white finish.
For a good example of ceiling pole mounted TV in a multi bedded ward please refer to the Airwave Healthcare Case Study at Southport Hospital, Spinal Injuries Unit, ICU.
