sidhil Solite UK User manual

Instructions for use
Community Care Bed Range
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Alongside our focus on
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product development, we
use our UK manufacturing
facility to ensure optimum
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From our modern and ecient
manufacturing plant in Halifax,
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a range of products for the
healthcare market using leading
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We are the only remaining
volume manufacturer of
hospital beds in the UK,
bringing together innovation
in product development,
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support from our nationwide
network of service and
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1. INTRODUCTION .............................................................................. 4
2. CONTACT INFORMATION .............................................................. 4
3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ............................................................... 5
3.1 Environment .......................................................................................5
3.2 Intended Use ...................................................................................... 5
3.3 Features ..............................................................................................6
4. SAFETY ..............................................................................................7
4.1 Warnings and Cautions ........................................................................ 7
4.2 Risk Assessment ..................................................................................7
4.3 Bed Load .............................................................................................7
4.4 General Warnings ................................................................................8
5. TRANSPORT AND STORAGE ..........................................................9
6. SYMBOL DEFINITION ......................................................................10
7. PARTS IDENTIFICATION .................................................................11
8. BED ASSEMBLY AND PREPARING FOR USE ...................................12
8.1 Removal from the Transport Stand .......................................................12
8.2 Assembling the Bed ..............................................................................13
8.3 Fitting the Electrical System .................................................................14
8.4 Cable Routing ......................................................................................15
8.5 Ancillary Product Cable Routing ..........................................................15
8.6 Stowing the Transport Stands ..............................................................16
8.7 Checking the Bed ................................................................................16
9. OPERATION OF THE BED ................................................................ 17
9.1 Operational Limits .............................................................................. 17
9.2 Installation / Preparing For Use ............................................................17
9.3 Brake System .......................................................................................19
9.4 Side Rails and Mattresses ..................................................................... 20
9.5 Side Rail Safety .....................................................................................20
9.6 Electrical Operation ............................................................................ 21
9.7 Knee Break / Leg Section ..................................................................... 23
9.8 Extending the Bed ............................................................................... 24
10. ASSEMBLY ONTO THE TRANSPORT STAND ...............................25
11. POWER FAILURES ...........................................................................27
12. BATTERY CHARACTERISTICS (SOLITE/UK/4/BB ONLY) .............27
13. DECONTAMINATION .....................................................................28
13.1 Cleaning and Disinfection Guidelines ................................................. 28
13.2 Steam Cleaning ..................................................................................29
14. MAINTENANCE .............................................................................. 30
14.1 General Inspection ............................................................................ 30
14.2 Fault Finding ...................................................................................... 30
14.3 General Maintenance .........................................................................31
15. DISPOSAL OF PARTS ......................................................................32
16. SPECIFICATION ..............................................................................33
16.1 Bed Data ............................................................................................33
16.2 Electrical Data ....................................................................................34
17. ACCESSORIES .................................................................................35
17.1 Mattress / Side Rail Compatibility Chart ............................................. 37
18. WARRANTY .................................................................................... 38
CONTENTS

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Thank you for purchasing this product. These instructions for use should be read
carefully before operating the bed. Please ensure that you understand all instructions,
if you have any questions concerning the operation or maintenance of the bed please
contact your provider / supplier who will provide you with expert professional advice.
1. INTRODUCTION
2. CONTACT INFORMATION
For any service, warranty, sales or customer service information on this product please
contact your provider or if in doubt contact Sidhil Ltd at the following address.
Please quote the Solite UK serial number on all correspondence.
Sidhil Ltd.
Sidhil Business Park
Holmfield
Halifax
West Yorkshire
HX2 9TN
UK
Contact details:
For Service & Support outside the UK & Northern Ireland please contact the local
distribution company from where this equipment was purchased. Failure to do so may
result in the manufacturer’s warranty becoming void.
Service & Maintenance
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Spares
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Customer Service
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[email protected]
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Customer Service
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
3.1 Environment
Your bed is intended for use in the following environments:
• Amedicalareawheremedicalsupervisionisrequiredandmonitoringisprovided
if necessary (e.g. nursing homes, rehabilitation facilities, geriatric facilities etc).
• Adomesticareawhereitisusedtoalleviateorcompensateforaninjury,disability
or disease.
The bed has been designed to provide patients with optimum independence and
freedom of movement through the use of a touch button handset.
Thebedoffersgreatlyreducedmanualhandlingrequirementsforthecarerbyproviding
abedwithafullyprofilingplatformandelectricalheightadjustmentcapability.
To aid transportation the bed comes as standard with a transport stand to enable it to
fit through doorways, into lifts, on delivery vehicles etc.
Forassistancein setting up,usingormaintaining your Solite UKortoreport unexpected
operation refer to the contact details found in section 2.
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• Electricallyoperatedbackrest,heightandlegrestangle.
• Infinitelyvariableelectricallyoperatedhead*andfootdowntilt(Trendelenburg*
& reverse Trendelenburg).
• Auto-regressingbackrest.
• Integrallegextension.
• Autocontour–simultaneousadjustmentofthebackrestandlegrestsection.
• Patienthandsetwithindividualfunctionlockout.
• Bedbreaksdownintofourseparatesections.
• Transportstandtoaidstorageandbedtransportation.
• ElectricalsystemIPX4rated–Splashresistant.
• Batterybackupfunctionality(SOLITE/UK/4/BBonly).
*Ifpatient requirements aresuchthat Trendelenburgfunctionalityis
deemed to pose a potential risk a replacement handset can be purchased
with the Trendelenburg function removed (code CONTROL/127).
Please refer to the contact information in section 2 to order or to request
furtherinformation–Sidhilrecommendtheuseofthishandsetwhenthe
bed is being used in a domestic environment.
Warning
3.3 Features

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4. SAFETY
4.1 Warnings and Cautions
Warnings in these instructions for use highlight potential hazards that if
disregarded couldleadtoinjuryordeath.
Cautions in these instructions for use highlight potential hazards that if
disregarded could lead to equipment damage or failure.
4.2 Risk Assessment
Before a patient uses the bed a risk assessment must be performed on a patient by
patient basis. The risk assessment should include, but is not limited to:
• Entrapment.
• Fallingoutofthebed.
• Children(andsmalladults).
• Patientswithlearningdifficulties.
• Unauthorisedpeople.
Safe working load: 222kgs (35 stone)
Maximum patient weight: 191kgs (30 stone)
Safe working load is the sum of:
•Patientmass.
•Mattressmass.
•Accessoriesmass.
•Masssupportedbytheaccessories(excludingpatientmass).
4.3 Bed Load
Warning
Caution

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4.4 General Warnings
Warning
• Thebedistobeinstalledandputintoserviceinaccordancewiththe
information provided in these instructions for use.
• Thebedistypicallynotsuitableforchilduse,ifitistobeused 
for child occupancy ensure a risk assessment has been undertaken
taking into account the proportions of the child and dimensions of
the bed frame.
• Thebedisnotsuitableforoccupantswhoarelessthan146cmin 
 length-IfindoubtpleasecontactyourproviderorSidhilLtd. 
for further advice.
• Misusedelectricalequipmentcanbehazardous.
• Accessoriesthathavenotbeenapprovedordesignedforusewith 
the bed are not be used.
• Modificationofthebedframeisnotallowedwithoutthepermission
 ofSidhilLtd.–Ahazardcouldbeintroduced.
• Electricallyoperatedbedsshallnotbeusedinthepresenceof 
 flammablegassesorusedinoxygenrichenvironments–Risk 
of explosion / fire.
• Bedfunctionsmustbelockedoutifthereisanydoubtaboutthe 
ability of the patient to operate the bed safely.
• Ifchildren,adultswithlearningdifficultiesorevenpetsposea 
potential risk of intentional or unintentional tampering with the bed
its suitability for use is to be considered during the initial patient /
product risk assessment.
• Themaximumloadsshowninsection4.3areforthebedtobe 
occupied by one individual only. The bed is not designed to
take the additional weight of individuals sitting on the side of
the bed. Additional weight could damage components or cause the
bed to become unstable.
• Wirelesscommunicationsequipmentsuchaswirelesshome 
network devices, mobile phones, cordless telephones including
 theirbasestationsandwalkie-talkiescouldallaffecttheelectrical 
 operationofthebedframe–separationdistancesmustbe 
considered. If the bed or any alternative equipment is found to be
operating abnormally mitigation measures are to be taken, such as
the separation distances being increased and / or the products
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5. TRANSPORT AND STORAGE
The following conditions should be followed when transporting and storing the Solite
UK bed:
• Bedalwaystobestoredonthetransportstand.
• Bedendssettominimumheight.
• Bed extension to be compressed.
• Brakesapplied.
• Allprofilingsectionssecuredwithhookandlooptape(orsimilar).
• Allfunctionslockedout.
• Coveredtoprotectfromfluidingress,dirt,dustetc.(ifrequired).
• Bedsmustnotbestoredoneontopofanother.
• Bedsnottobestoredontheirside.
• Ambienttemperature:-10°Cto+50°C.
• Humidity:  20%-90%at30°C–notcondensing.
• Atmosphericpressure:800hPato1060hPa(altitude≤2000m).
The bed is not intended for patient transport, it is not to be moved out
of the room it is located in with a patient occupying the bed, however:
• If the bed is to be pushed up / down a slope it is advised that two people
move the bed, with one person at each end.
• If the bed is to be pushed with a heavy load it should be assessed
whether or not two people should move the bed, this is dependent on
the situation and load on the bed.
Thebedisnottobepushedoverthresholds–Ifdonesodamagetothe
frame could occur.
Warning
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6. SYMBOL DEFINITION
The following symbols are found on this bed:
Warning
Beware of potential hazard
Refertoinstructionsforuse-Recommended
Failure to read the instructions for use could introduce a hazard
Place of manufacture
W.E.E.ELabel-Foundonindividualpartsofelectricalsystem
(Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Refer to section 15
Safe working load
Refer to section 4.3
Class II electrical device
The user / occupant is protected by at least two layers of insulation between the current
carryingparts(e.g.controlboxandmainscable)andthemetalaccessibleparts–Ifdamage
is noticed to any electrical component, turn off at the mains and contact your provider or
Sidhil Ltd. immediately.
Mattress suitability
Refer to section 17
Type B Applied Part
Applied Part: The parts of the bed that come into physical contact with the user / occupant
in order for the bed to carry out its intended function (refer to section 16.2 for a list of
applied parts).
Type B: Applied parts complying with specific requirements for protection against electric
shock(IEC60601-1:2005)andthatcanbeimmediatelyreleasedfromthepatient.
Detachable side rail suitability
Use of an incorrectly specified side rail could introduce a hazard
Refertoinstructionsforuse-Mandatory
Failure to read the instructions for use could introduce a hazard
Maximum patient weight
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1. Bed end
2. Lifting pole socket
3. Castor
4. Leg section
5. Control box / back rest actuator
6. Leg rest actuator
7. Extension hand wheels
8. Locking collar
9. High / low actuator
10. Backrest section
(Transport stand not shown)
7. PARTS IDENTIFICATION
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8. BED ASSEMBLY AND PREPARING FOR USE
• Beforeattemptingtoassemblethebedensuretheseinstructionshave
been read and fully understood.
• Itisadvisabletoassemblethebedwithasecondablebodiedperson.
• Takecarewhendisassemblingthebedfromthetransportstand,the 
sections are of considerable weight.
8.1 Removal from the Transport Stand
• Clear the area intended for the bed of any
obstructions and ensure the surface is level.
• Apply the brakes to the castors.
• Remove the clevis pin, ‘R’ clip and plastic spacer
that go through each transport stand and hold
the backrest in place (these parts will be required
when assembling the bed sections together) and
then lift this section off the stand and carefully
place it flat on the floor.
• Loosen the hand wheels on the leg section
(attaching it to the transport stand) and then lift
this section off the stand and carefully place it flat
on the floor.
• Turn the locking collars on one of the bed ends so
that they are both in the unlocked position, this
is easily identified by a visible warning triangle.
• Carefully lift the ends of the transport stand away
from the bed end and place carefully against a
wall or on the floor. Note: when the transport
stands are lifted away neither bed end will
be supported.
• Turn the locking collars on the remaining bed end
so that they are in the unlocked position.
• Carefully lift the ends of the transport stand away
from this bed end.
The bed has now been separated into its constituent
parts.
Collar locked Collar unlocked
No tools are necessary for the assembly of the bed. The assembly procedure is as
follows:
Warning

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8.2 Assembling the Bed
• Whilst supporting one of the bed ends against
a wall, lift one of the mattress platform halves
and hook into the bed end. Turn the locking
collars into their locked position (warning
triangle not visible). When turning the collar to
the locked position it will rise then fall, this is
the self locking mechanism engaging. Note: If
this action is being undertaken by a single
person Sidhil recommend that the castors
are braked before assembly commences.
• Repeat for the remaining bed end and mattress
platform half.
• Release the brakes on the castors.
• Bring both halves of the bed together and align
each section so that the spigots in the backrest
section locate into the open tube ends in the
leg section. Pull the two sections together and
tighten the 2 hand wheels.
• Place the clevis pins through the tube with the
head of the pin on the outside of the bed. Place
the plastic spacer over the end of the pins and
insert the ‘R’ clips in from the top of the bed
through the hole in the pin.
• The bed must never be used with the hand wheels loose or if missing.
• The bed must never be used with the locking collars in the unlocked
position or if missing.
If the bed has been supplied with tie wraps / hook and loop tape (or similar)
securing any of the sections in place ensure they are removed prior to
operation.
Spigot
Caution
Warning

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8.3 Fitting the Electrical System
• Once all the cables are connected they
are to be secured in place by attaching
the supplied retaining clip.
• Clip the mains cable into the hook on the
head end section of the bed (the clip is
secured by twisting the ends together).
• Drive the bed to the maximum height
then secure the actuator cables in
the twist clips. Ensure each bed end
actuator cable has enough flex to allow
full movement of the actuator.
Note: The two bed ends are identical however plugging them into the correct
port is important. Note the location of the correct end before plugging in.
Mains cable clip
• Plug the actuator and handset cables into the control box. The control box has
a label showing the correct port into which the corresponding cable is inserted.
Note, the plugs only fit into the ports in one orientation. Ensure the cables are
plugged fully into the control box.
Head end actuator
Foot end actuator
Backrest actuator
Knee break actuator
Handset

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8.4 Cable Routing
The actuator cables are to be routed on the bed frame as shown below:
• Ensureallcablesarefreefrommovingpartsandarenotunder 
excessive tension.
• Ensurethetwohigh/lowactuatorsarepluggedintothecorrect
ports, If the tilt function is not functioning as expected the cables
may have been incorrectly located, double check against the diagram
on the control box.
Caution
8.5 Ancillary Product Cable Routing
When fitting ancillary electrical equipment the ancillary mains cable is to be routed
using the plastic clips located underneath the bed.
Ensure all cables are free from moving parts and are not under excessive
tension.
Warning
Cable Clips
Cable Route
Cable Clips
Cable Route

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8.7 Checking the Bed
The bed is now fully assembled. Before the bed is put into use ensure the bed is
correctly assembled by carrying out the following checks:
• Arethelockingcollarsonthecornersofthebedcorrectlyorientatedinthe 
locked position (no visible warning triangles)?
• Arethe6mattressplatformand2legextensionhand-wheelstight?
• Hasallpackagingbeenremoved,e.g.cableties/hookandlooptapesecuringthe
platform sections?
• Arethecablesfreeofallmovingpartsofthebedandistheresufficientslackinthe
cables to allow for movement?
• Isthebedclearofobstructions?
• Havethe2clevispinsbeenpassedthroughthebed’scentraljointandsecured
with ‘R’ clips?
• Hasariskassessmentbeenperformedonthesuitabilityofthebedfortheuser?
8.6 Stowing the Transport Stands
The bed comes complete with an integral transport stand and storage brackets.
• Raise the bed to its full height.
• Holding one transport stand turn it so the words ‘this side in’ face upwards.
• Slide the stand into the tubes positioned under the backrest section, push the
spring clip down and push the stand past until the clip springs back locking the
transport stand in position.
• Repeat the procedure for the remaining transport stand.
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9. OPERATION OF THE BED
• Ensure the bed and all accessories are at room temperature.
• Ensure the bed has been cleaned and disinfected (see section 13).
• Ensure the brakes on the castors at the head end of the bed have been applied.
• Using the handset ensure the bed is level (see section 9.6 for handset operation).
If the electrical functions do not operate, ensure the handset has been ‘unlocked’ (see
section 9.6 for handset operation).
9.1 Operational Limits
See section 16.2.
9.2 Installation / Preparing for Use
Prior to operating the bed for the first time the following simple checks must be
performed:
• Thebedistobeleftinitslowestpositionwhenthepatientis  
 unattendedinordertoreducetheriskofinjuryduetoafall.
• Beforeoperatingthebedensurethepatientispositioned  
appropriately ensuring all limbs are clear of moving parts.
• Themainsplugisthedisconnectdeviceforthemeansofisolatingthe 
bed from the mains supply, the plug must be accessible at all times.
• Ensurethemainscableispluggedintoanappropriatepowersourceat
all times.
• Ensuretheelectricalcablesarenotintension,payingparticular 
attention to the mains cable when the bed travels up/down.
• Ensurethatallcablesandthehandsetareclearofallmovingpartsto 
prevent damage to the electrical components.
• Inappropriatehandling/positioningofthemainscablecouldcause 
 kinkingorshearingofthecablewhichmayleadtoexposedlivewires-
Risk of electrocution.
• Precautionsaretobetakenwhenroutingcablesfromexternal 
equipment around the bed to ensure that they do not become
squeezed, trapped or damaged.
• ACEmarkedextensioncablemustonlybeusedwhenitisnotpossible
 toreachawallsocketwiththeequipmentmainscable–ContactSidhil
Ltd. for detail with regards to the safe use of extension cables.
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• Ifanextensioncableisusedneveroverloaditbyplugginginappliances
that together will exceed the maximum current rating stated for the
 extensioncable–Riskoffire.
• Blockadaptorsarenottobeused.
• Ensuremultiplesocketoutletsarenotpositionedunderthebedframe
 -Liquidsthatleakontosuchasocketcouldposeanelectrical/firerisk.
• Anyelectricalcomponentthatispartofthebedframeorassociated 
ancillary equipment that is found to be damaged must be replaced
 immediately-Damagedelectricalcomponentscancreateariskof 
electrocution and / or fire.
• Considerationistobetakeninthepositioningofthebedcablesand 
handset cable to minimise the risk of accidental strangulation resulting
from baby, child or bed occupant entanglement.
• Afterassemblyofthebedthereshouldbenopartsremaining,however
consideration is to be taken in the event of spare components (pins,
clips etc) being evident to minimise the risk of them being swallowed
by a baby, child or the bed occupant and creating a choking hazard.
• Keepthebedawayfromsourcesofheatandnakedflames(e.g. 
cigarettes, fireplaces,electricfires,fanheatersetc)–Closeproximity
could damage the electrical system, the steel bed frame could
become hot, the plastic components could be adversely affected and
the bedding could catch fire.
• Avoidplacingthebedframeindirectsunlight–Directsunlightcould 
damage the electrical system, the steel bed frame could become hot,
the plastic components could be adversely affected.
• Avoidplacingthebedframeinamoisturerichenvironment– 
Prolonged exposure to moisture could damage the electrical system,
the steel bed frame could be susceptible to corrosion, the plastic
components could swell and adversely affect operation.
• Ensurethatanymattressesusedareofthecorrectsizeandtypeand 
 havebeenfittedcorrectly–Incorrectmattressspecificationcouldlead
to an entrapment and / or falls hazard.
• Ensurethemattressiscompatiblewiththesiderails(iffitted).
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• Specialcareshouldbetakenwhenfittinganairmattresstothebedas 
incorrect fitting could damage the bed frame.
• Thebedisnotdesignedtorunoffbatterypowerforlongperiods 
(SOLITE/UK/4/BB only) and should always be plugged into the mains
 supplyduringnormaluse-Allowingthebatterytodischargefully 
may impair its performance.
• Whenthebedisoperated,ensurethatobstaclessuchasover-bed 
tables and other furniture are not causing an obstruction.
• Ensurethebedispositionedanappropriatedistancefromwalls/ 
 otherfurnituretopreventdamageorpatientinjurywhenoperating 
the bed (particularly when operating it in tilt).
9.3 Brake System
The bed has 4 braked castors.
• Toapplythebrakes:Pressthebrakepedaldown.
• Toreleasethebrakes:Liftthebrakepedalup.
When the bed is in use ensure the brakes on the castors at the head end of the bed
havebeenapplied–Footendcastorstoremainunlockediftiltfunctionistobeused.
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9.4 Side Rails and Mattresses
The SOLITE UK bed range can be specified with different types of side rail, refer
to section 17 where the variants are listed. When specifying a mattress and side rail
combination a clinical assessment of the patient’s needs must be carried out in line with
local policy.
• Ensurethatanymattressesusedareofthecorrectsizeandtypeand 
havebeenfittedcorrectly(seesection17)–Incorrectmattress 
specification could lead to an entrapment and / or falls hazard.
• Ensurethemattressfittedisusedwithacompatiblesiderail(see 
section 17).
• Donotusethesiderailstomovethebed–Siderail/bedframecould 
be damaged.
• Donotusethesiderailsasapositioningaid–Siderail/bedframe 
could be damaged.
9.5 Side Rail Safety
Sidhil only recommends the use of Sidhil side rails with Sidhil beds. Sidhil does not
recommend the use of any Sidhil side rails when caring for children with the exception
oftheSolite‘SafeSide’siderailinsomecircumstances*.
*Itistheequipmentprovider’sresponsibilitytoensuresuitabilityforuse.
• Whilst every care has been taken to ensure that the design of Sidhil’s
side rails meet the relevant safety standards, beds fitted with bed
side rails can still pose a potential risk of death from entrapment and
asphyxiation.
• Allstaffresponsibleforthepurchase,selectionforuse,andadjusting
of bed side rails should be aware of the potential risk of entrapment
and asphyxiation when a bed is occupied.
• Caremustbetakenwhenpositioningandadjustingbedsiderails 
to ensure that any spaces between the bed side rails, mattress
or bed frame will not allow entrapment of the occupant’s
head or body. In addition, consideration should be given to the
size and physiological condition of the occupant and an assessment
undertaken to ensure that the spacing between the bars of the
bed side rails is not wide enough to present a potential risk of
entrapment and asphyxiation. All staff responsible are to be aware
that increased vigilance is required when nursing patients in
beds fitted with bed side rails.
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