Symmetrical single medical gas rail apparatus

摘要

A symmetrical gas rail is provided with first and second ends thereon having a cental opening therethrough which provides a conduit for the conduction of fluid flow therethrough. The rail has a generally square configuration with four corners such that the front profile of the rail is the same even when the rail is rotated 360 DEG in 90 DEG increments. The rail is adapted to mount a variety of apparatus such as medical equipment and lighting in at least one set of the aligned, spaced opposed grooves in any 90 DEG position in the 360 DEG field. A gas feed is coupled to one of the rail and an access coupling is provided at any point along the rail to provide access to the fluid flow therein. The symmetrical configuration allows flexibility in mounting the rail in four different positions on a permanent mount or rotatably mounting the rail in a pedestal mount which may be positioned on a wall or up off the floor e.g. between two rows of beds in patient care facilities.