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WARNING: Side Rails / Patient Restraints – Whether and how to use side rails or restraints

isadecisionthatshouldbebasedoneachpatient’sneedsandshouldbemadeby

thepatientandthepatient’sfamily,physicianandcaregivers,withfacilityprotocolsin

mind.Caregiversshouldassessrisksandbenetsofsiderail/restraintuse(including

entrapment and patient falls from bed) in conjunction with individual patient needs and

should discuss use or non-use with patient and / or family. Consider not only the clinical

and other needs of the patient but also risks of fatal or serious injury from falling out of bed

and from patient entrapment in or around the side rails, restraints or other accessories.

 Consultacaregiverandcarefullyconsidertheuseofbolsters,positioningaidsoroor

mats, especially with confused, restless or agitated patients. It is recommended that

side rails (if used) be locked in the full upright position when the patient is unattended.

Make sure a capable patient knows how to get out of bed safely (and, if necessary, how

toreleasethesiderails)incaseofreorotheremergency.Monitorpatientsfrequentlyto

guard against patient entrapment.

WARNING: To help prevent inadvertent bed exits or falls, ensure the distance between the

top of side rails (if used) and top of mattress (without compression) is approximately 4.5

inches / 11.4 cm. Consider individual patient size, position (relative to the top of the side

rail), and patient condition in assessing fall risk.

WARNING: I.V. and Drainage Tubes – I.V. and drainage tubes should always have slack for

Alternating Pressure and other patient movements.

WARNING: Skin Care – Monitor skin conditions regularly and consider adjunct or

alternative therapies for high acuity patients. Give extra attention to skin over any raised

side bolster and to any other possible pressure points and locations where moisture or

incontinence may occur or collect. Early intervention may be essential to preventing skin

breakdown.

 WARNING:Fluids–Avoidspillinguidsonpumpcontrols.Ifspillsdooccur,unplugunit

immediatelyandcleanuidfrompumpwearingrubbergloveswhileitisunpluggedto

avoidanypossibilityofshock.Onceuidisremoved,checkoperationofcomponents

in area of spill. Fluids remaining on controls can cause corrosion, which may cause

components to fail or operate erratically, possibly producing potential hazards for patient

and staff.

WARNING: Power Cord – Ensure power cord is kept free from all pinch points and moving

parts and is not trapped under casters. Improper handling of the power cord can cause

damagetothecord,whichmaypossiblyproduceriskofreorelectricshock.

 WARNING:WasteDisposal–Attheendofthisproduct’susefullife,disposeofitin

accordance with local requirements, or contact the manufacturer for advice.

WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.p65warnings.ca.gov.

 WARNING:GFHealthProducts,Inc.specicallydisclaimsresponsibilityforanybodily

injury or property damage which may occur during any use which does not comply with

federal, state or local laws or ordinances.

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