Posted: January 11th, 2018

Side rails: 5 best ways to prevent patient from falling out of bed

Studies have shown that about 40% of patients fall out of bed despite the use of side rails; this has led to which of the following conclusions?

A. Side rails are ineffective
B. Side rails should not be used
C. Side rails are a deterrent that prevent a patient from falling out of bed.
D. Side rails are a reminder to a patient not to get out of bed