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Reaching or leaning affects the patient’s center of balance. Follow the instructions for
patients reaching or leaning from the bed to avoid a fall or injury to the patient and/or
care provider.
It is recommended to have the side rails upright at all times while the patient is in the bed.
However, the ultimate decision lies with the medical personnel who are on site and can
fully evaluate all factors.
An injury may occur if the side rail pins are not secured properly, or not in place, causing
harm to the patient and/or care provider.
If the side rails are not secured in the proper place, entrapment to the patient may occur.
Bed rail entrapment is a serious health risk that can result in serious injury or even death.
Sizewise recommends the care provider be mindful of the FDA guidelines relevant to bed
rail entrapment, as serious injury can result. These guidelines can be found on the FDA
website. It is the care provider’s ultimate decision whether or not to use bed side rails
with the patient.
Never try to move the bed by the side rail. The side rails may come loose or break.
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.
Follow the instructions for transferring patients to avoid a fall or injury to the patient
and/or care provider.
Features
While the patient is in the bed, it is recommended to lock the casters to reduce risk of
injury to the patient and/or care provider.
To avoid and reduce risk of a tripping injury to the patient and/or care provider, align the
casters with the bed.
Failure to follow the provided battery specifications could result in patient and/or user
injury as well as damage to equipment or other property.
If the weight capacity of the IV pole is exceeded, it could result in patient and/or user
injury as well as damage to equipment or other property.
If the weight capacity of the trapeze is exceeded, it could result in patient and/or user
injury as well as damage to equipment or other property.
Pay close attention to pinch points on the bed to avoid injury to the patient and/or care
provider.
Seven Zones of Bed Rail Entrapment
Bed rail entrapment is a serious health risk that can result in serious injury or even death.
Sizewise recommends the care provider be mindful of the FDA guidelines relevant to bed
rail entrapment, as serious injury can result. These guidelines can be found on the FDA
website. When using an Air Therapy system the care provider is responsible for ensuring
the mattress properly fits the bed frame. It is also the care provider’s ultimate decision
whether or not to use bed rails with the patient.
Safety Tips
If the ground is not properly connected to the electrical leakage test point a false reading
may occur.
Resistance reading must be under 0.20 ohms. All leakage reading must be less than 50
micro amps to pass. Never attempt to repair damaged power cords, cables, or actuators.
This could create an electrocution hazard. All power cords must be replaced if damaged.
