Posey Side Rail Wedges help protect patients from injury by helping close the gaps around the perimeter of the mattress and by cushioning the side rails and the headboard or footboard. They also help to deter the patient’s release of restraints. Each Side Rail Wedge attaches with hook and loop straps and is made of durable, medium density foam and covered in soft, water- repellent vinyl. Meets CA #117, Section E Flame Retardancy Standards.
35”Lx17”Hx2”D (89cmx43cmx5cm)
Monitoring
Side Rail Wedges will not prevent a determined patient from exiting the bed, going over or attempting to go between or through side rail gaps. DO NOT articulate bed if product is applied. ALWAYS follow your facility’s policies and procedures for patient assessment, monitoring and rehabilitation.
Application Instructions:
1. Inspect product prior to use. DO NOT use soiled or damaged products.
With the bed flat, position the Side Rail Wedge on the inside of the side rail so that the wedge fits snugly between the mattress and the side rail (Fig. 1).
Open the hook and loop straps and reapply them so that the Side Rail Wedge is secured to the side rail.
Check for proper fit. Modified beds may not be compatible with Posey Side Rail Wedges.
Side Rail Wedges have multiple uses: