NRS Healthcare Powder Coated Standard Bed Stick

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It is essential that all bed rails can be fitted correctly to an appropriate bed base allowing safe use. Some aspects to consider at the start of the fitting process are:

using bed rails designed for a divan bed on a wooden or metal bedstead, this can create gaps which may entrap the occupant AND Angle between mattress support platform and side rail interface >75° over the entire range of mattress heights from minimum recommended height minus 2 cm to the maximum recommended mattress height plus 2 cm. Typically, inflatable or padded bed sides cannot be adjusted and may require specific dimensions of a mattress and bed rails. It is therefore crucial to adhere to the manufacturer’s recommended size and specifications for the mattress and bed rails to prevent the creation of entrapment gaps and ensure stability. When evaluating the risk of entrapment, it is important to consider that inflatable rails may alter their shape when the bed occupant leans against them.In all cases it is essential that the selection process follows a risk assessment considering the needs of the bed occupant. Horizontal rails may help when pushing up from sitting and provide support when lowering, e.g. on to a toilet. Most people find it easier to push down on a rail rather than pull on one, so horizontal rails are more commonly used. with a physical or mental impairment which has a long-term and substantial adverse effect upon his/her ability to carry out everyday activities; It does not include a frail elderly person who is otherwise able-bodied or any person who is only temporarily disabled or incapacitated, such as with a broken limb.‘personal or domestic’ use means that the supply must be made available specifically for the use of an eligible individual. Toilet frames are designed to provide horizontal support for pushing up from a toilet, or for steadying the body when lowering onto a toilet. The frame, which stands over the top of the toilet, can either be free standing or fixed to the floor.

Bed rails must be UKCA, CE or CE UKNI marked as medical devices, to show they meet the requirements of the UK Medical Devices Regulations 2002 (as amended) footnote 3, in combination with, or as an accessory to, the bed if their intended use meets the definition of a medical device.BS EN 60601-2-52: 2010+A1:2015 “Particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of medical beds”. Why not also take a look at our range of bedding accessories to further elevate your sleeping experience? Safety at night BS EN 50637:2017 “Medical electrical equipment. Particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of medical beds for children” is there an inappropriate gap between the lower bar of the bed rail and the top of the mattress or does the mattress compress easily at its edge which could cause entrapment?