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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]They need a bed with side rails, not fall mats.[/quote] Assuming side rails are permitted (not typical as others have described) they are not the best option in every case. For a patient in their right mind who only needs protection from accidentally rolling or sliding out of bed, they are a good safety measure if the patient is willing. They can be a good safety measure for a patient who is fully sedated and, again, needs protection from rolling or sliding out of bed. For a demented patient they can be extremely dangerous. Patients get caught up in them and try to climb over, increasing their fall height. The fact that a rented hospital bed might come with rails is meaningless.[/quote] Standard bed rails are not permitted but Halo Rails are. The ones we ordered are $400. Hopefully they help when well placed.[/quote]
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