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Citadel Bed Frame System
To raise the side rail:
1. Hold either side rail handle. Pull the split side rail up and away from the bed
until it locks in the raised position.
2. The head end and foot end side rails operate in the same way.
Make sure the locking mechanism is securely engaged when the side
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Head and Foot Boards
The head and foot boards can be easily lifted off the bed for access to the patient.
To remove, pull straight up on the handle. To replace, align the rods with the holes in
the frame and push straight down.
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Patient Restraints
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Follow the instructions for use provided with the patient restraint
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Patient restraints should be used in compliance with all applicable
federal and state regulations and in accordance with the healthcare
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Patient restraints, even when correctly used, can result in entrapment
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decision to use patient restraints must be made by the clinician
overseeing the care of the individual patient, following a fully
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