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8.5.3. O
PERATING THE MEDICAL SIDE RAILS
To lower side rails:
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Pull the side rails gently towards head bed end.
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Pull the release button for side rails.
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Gently lower the side rails (the release button
can be let when lowering side rails).
To raise the side rails:
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Lift the side rail until it is heard to latch into
position at the top height.
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When in the raised position, ensure the side rails are locked in
place at all times in order to avoid trapping and/or injury.
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Before using side rails, make sure that no limbs or objects are
placed between side rails due to the risk of trapping and/or
injury, as well as damage to side rails or the bed’s frame.
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Side rails are not designed to support the patient.
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Side rails are not designed to be used as a patient’s lifting aid.
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When operating the side rails ensure they are free from
obstructions, to prevent injury or entrapment.
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When leaving the bed, do not hold the side rails – risk of
trapping /crushing finger(s) when the weig ht of the patient’s
legs causes side rail’s bending and closing the gap between side
rails.
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In the absence of supervision of the patient (if such
circumstances occur), the bed should be set to the highest
position of side rails on both sides of the bed. Unlocking and
lowering them can be done only by the person responsible
(care person or nurse).
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Do not use side rails to transport the bed – the risk of damaging
side rails/bed’s frame.
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Do not use side rails as a positioning and/or lifting aid – the risk
of damaging side rails and/or the bed.
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When lowering do not drop the side rail.