The Shrunks Sleep Security Inflatable Bed Rails (2 Pack) - Safe and Portable Toddler Bed Guard / Cot Bumpers for Travel, Holiday or Home Use, 122x18x10cm fits under Bed Sheet

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BS EN 50637:2017 “Medical electrical equipment. Particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of medical beds for children” Employers and self-employed persons – to protect the health and safety of people who might be affected by their work activities. They must do whatever is reasonably practicable to achieve this. This publication has been updated to reflect changes in devices and practices, as well as information gained from the investigation of adverse incidents.

The majority of bed rails on the market are designed to be used only with individuals over 1.46 m in height (4 foot 9 inches), which is also the height of an average 12-year-old child. A risk assessment should always be carried out on the suitability of the bed rail for the individual child or adult with atypical anatomy, as bar spacing and other gaps will need to be reduced.

Best Alternative: Hiccapop Inflatable Bed Rail for Toddlers 

Bed grab handles, which come in a variety of sizes and designs (Figure 4), are not designed to prevent patients falling from their bed. They should not be used as an alternative to bed rails. This document identifies areas for safe practices, so that policies and procedures can be reviewed and put in place. This includes: At 52 inches long, 4.5 inches tall and 7 inches wide, these travel toddler bed rails slide under fitted sheets easily, and makes installation a breeze. Some questions to consider during a risk assessment to determine if the overall risks of using bed rails outweigh the possible benefits include:

fall mats that can be placed beside the bed to reduce the severity of the impact if the bed occupant does fallOur toddler is an extremely active sleeper, so when we share a bed or have him sleep in his own bed on a family holiday, we always need to put some precautions in place. Even while sleeping in a large queen size bed on his own, he’s managed to fall out. mattress and bed rail combinations where the mattress edge easily compresses, introducing a vertical gap between the mattress and the bed rail. Unlike most other inflatable bed bumpers that use only non-skid grip strips to keep them in place, the hiccapop inflatable bed rails feature silicon-bottom safety flap extensions that use your child’s weight to keep them anchored in place! This robust non-slip design allows for the most restful and safe sleep for even the most active sleepers. It is highly unlikely that one type of bed and bed rail will be suitable for a wide range of users with different physical sizes and needs. Entrapment can also occur in the space between a poorly fitting mattress and side of the bed rail or bed rail that does not fit the bed base snugly enough.

Split bed rails (one pair at the head end and one pair at the foot end) also require care in use because the space between the head and foot end rails may vary according to the bed profile adjustment. Therefore, on some designs, entrapment hazards may be created when the bed is adjusted to profiles other than flat. When purchasing or making assessments of bed rails for children or adults with atypical anatomy, seek guidance on suitable rails from the manufacturers and assess their compatibility with the size of the individual and the specific circumstances of use. A standard for medical beds for use with children was published in 2017: footnote 4 older beds may not comply with this standard, and so may have larger gaps which are inappropriate for use with children and small adults (See section Standards). This should be considered as part of the risk assessment. Bed rail bumpers, padded accessories or enveloping covers are primarily used to prevent impact injuries, but they can also reduce the potential for limb entrapment when securely affixed to the bed or rail according to the instructions for use. However, bumpers that can move or compress may themselves introduce entrapment risks. Care should be taken that the patient cannot remove these accessories. For example, a young child may not be able to undo attachments, but as the child grows, they may learn to detach them and this increases entrapment risks from the resulting gaps. 7. Maintenance Ongoing use do the dimensions and overall height of the mattress(es) compromise the effectiveness of the bed rail for the particular occupant – are extra height bed rails needed?

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The decision to use bed rails should be made with the person’s consent, wherever possible, remembering that they may have a different perception of risk to the prescriber and therefore disagree on whether the risks are acceptable or not. The reasoning for the decision to prescribe bed rails should be effectively communicated and recorded, including to the carers or family members when this is appropriate. Those responsible should be aware of how and when to arrange for maintenance and to report faults. Depending on the environment, this could include care staff, family members or the bed occupant themselves. 6. Special Considerations Use in the community

The MHRA is the regulator of medicines, medical devices and blood components for transfusion in the UK, a role which includes overseeing investigations into adverse events and promoting the safe use of devices in the UK. Compliance to this standard requires the use of specific measurement tools, rather than basic distance measurements alone. It is intended to be used by manufacturers. For this reason, it is recommended that end users do not use solely these measurements as the sole basis for evaluating suitability of a bed rail installation. Manufacturers may opt to demonstrate compliance with aspects of the UK Medical Devices Regulations 2002 by making sure their products meet designated standards. When purchasing or specifying equipment, it may be desirable to confirm what technical standards are met by the device. This should be available either in the device instructions for use or from the manufacturer themselves. Again, pillows and rolled up blankets can work, but they can get easily get flattened and move around, making them less reliable and safe for your child. Inflatable bed rails have grip strips to keep them in place. The hiccapop inflatable bed rail even has a silicon-bottom safety flap extension that uses body weight to keep it in place. And because they are inflatable, the bed rails should keep their size and shape all night. 5. Keep Toddlers in the BedA care home had fitted third-party bed rails to a resident’s divan bed. One of the bed rails moved away from the side of the bed, creating a gap in which the resident became trapped and died as a result. Case study 6 – Bed occupant fell over the top of the bed rails after additional equipment installed Likewise, the use of patient turning systems for pressure relief carries similar risks of compatibility with other equipment in use and the patient themselves. is there a gap between the bed rail and the side of the mattress, headboard or footboard that could trap the bed occupant’s head or body? Partially enclosed opening defined by lowest point of a side rail, the adjacent side rail support and mattress support platform, to the outside of the side rail supports