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The side rails are not designed to bear the full weight of the patient. The safe working load for
each side rail has been determined to be 150 lbs. (68 kg).
The side rails were tested to 60601-2-38 (28.4.102 and 28.4.103). These rails also have been
tested and comply with patient entrapment rules and regulations (23.101). See the section Seven
Zones of Bed Rail Entrapment on page 43.
WARNING:
Exceeding the 150 lb. (68 kg) weight capacity of the side rails
could result in patient and/or user injury as well as damage to equipment or other
property.
Transfers
WARNING:
Follow the instructions for transferring patients to avoid a fall or
injury to the patient and/or care provider.
Transfers require good balance and agility and are very dangerous. The care provider should
learn how to position the body and support himself or herself during a patient transfer.
The care provider should work with the patient’s doctor, nurse or therapist to learn safe transfer
methods.
Provide help to the patient until he or she knows what can cause a slip or fall and how to avoid
doing so. Never let the patient maneuver into or out of the bed without assistance until it is
confirmed that the patient can do so safely.
Position the bed at an elevation comfortable to the patient and/or care provider.
Bring the top deck to a flat position.
Lock brake and steer casters.
Lower the side rails.
Make sure the equipment the patient is being transferred to is stable and will not slide away from
the patient and/or care provider during the transfer.
