6 Optional Accessories
6.1 Bed Rails and Positioning Devices
DANGER!
Risk Of Death, Injury, Or Damage
Patient entrapment from the use of bed side
rails may cause injury or death. To avoid patient
entrapment:
– The Invacare mattress MUST fit firmly against
the bed frame AND bed side rails to prevent
patient entrapment. Follow the manufacturer’s
instructions. Monitor patient frequently. Read
and understand the User Manual prior to using
the Invacare bed and bed rails. User manuals
are available at www.invacare.com or your
dealer.
– After any adjustments, repair or service and
before use, make sure all attaching hardware
is tightened securely.
DANGER!
Risk Of Death, Injury, Or Damage
To avoid entrapment, product damage, and/or
personal injury:
– Invacare recommends that the mattress be
centered on the bed frame. Otherwise,
individuals may become trapped between the
bed rail and the bed frame.
– ALWAYS test to make sure that the side rails
are properly and securely in place before using.
Otherwise, injury or damage may occur.
DANGER!
Risk Of Death or Injury
An increased risk of patient entrapment may
occur over time due to mattress compression.
– Periodically monitor gaps between the bed,
mattress, and/or bed rail. Where gaps occur,
patient entrapment is possible and the mattress
should be replaced.
DANGER!
Risk of Death, Injury or Damage
Proper patient assessment and monitoring, and
proper maintenance and use of equipment is
required to reduce the risk of entrapment.
Variations in bed rail dimensions, and mattress
thickness, size or density could increase the risk
of entrapment.
– Visit the FDA website at http://www.fda.gov to
learn about the risks of entrapment. Review “A
Guide to Bed Safety”, published by the Hospital
Bed Safety Workgroup. Use the link located
under each bed rail product entry to access
this bed’s safety guide.
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