Bed Safety Rails for the Home and Health Facility
Most of us use beds. We have since the first day of our lives. Beds have been a constant item in our homes. How many times in our lives have we gotten in and out of bed? A thousand? Five thousand? Tens of thousands? What could be easier then laying down onto a bed, or throwing our legs over the edge and standing up from a bed? Usually we wake up from our slumber, swing our legs over the edge of the bed and stand up, ready to start another day. But for some of us with more physical issues, our first thought of the day is the difficulty of getting up and out of bed. The edge of the mattress can seem like the edge of a cliff, a place where accidents and falls are waiting to happen. A number of people see the bed as a challenge. Not so much as falling asleep on one, but problems with getting in or out of bed. Or, sometimes our bodies are restless and they move around while in bed, becoming a dangerous situation with painful results. Rehabmart.com can provide products for both bed safety and assistance with getting in and out of bed. If you have concerns about someone having nighttime movement, or who has a history of rolling out of bed, maybe this 30 Inch Safety Bed Rail with Padded Pouch is what you need. This bed rail prevents a person rolling or falling out of bed, providing safety and security for the user. The collapsible-rail folds down to side of bed to allow the user to easily get out of bed or to provide space while making the bed.
This bedrail is also reversible so it can be placed on either side of the bed and it has a 300 pound weight capacity. This bed rail is secured by dual safety strap loops around the bed frame on the opposite side of the bed, secures to the bed frame and can fit up to a king-sized bed.
If staying in bed is not a problem but getting out is, than the following could assist you in this endeavor. The Home Bed Assist Rail and Bed Board Combo is a great product for getting in and out of bed and it can be used on either side of the bed. It comes with a tri-fold bed board for easy portability and storage from one bed to another.
It is easy, quick, needs no tool assembly, and comes in two pieces. The bed board simply slides under the mattress for extra firm support. The removable powder coated steel handle enables the user to remove the bed board combo when not in use.
Another assist rail is the Bedside EconoRail whichprovides assistance in and out of bed. This bedside rail can help you to easily sit up in bed and stand up safely. This strong, lightweight portable safety rail weighs less than two pounds but can support up to 300 pounds because it is made out of aircraft-grade hardened anodized aluminum which can be disassembled in seconds and placed in a carrying case.
The full size cushion allows easy transfer in and out of bed and comes with a four-pocket organizer which provides storage space for items you need close at hand.
The Halo Safety Ring is the only patented institutional bed mobility device that prevents lateral mattress movement and gap space in the most critical zones, and the Halo Safety Ring meets and exceeds the HBSW and FDA's final dimensional guidelines against bed entrapment.
The Halo Safety Ring provides bed side assistance for both patient transfers and therapy, and the circular design and vertical mounting bar eliminate entrapment concerns and allow exit points for neck, head, and chest. While being easy to install with a turn-buckle mounting bracket, the steel construction can offer between a 500 lb or 1000 lb weight capacity, depending on the model.
A different approach is the SuperPole Basic. This floor-to-ceiling pole provides assistance to persons who need extra help getting from a seated position to a standing position from a bed, chair or sofa.
The heavy-gauge steel pole has a 1-1/2 inch diameter, and the base has a 5 inch outer diameter. Rubber pads prevent marring of the ceiling or floor and it installs easily in minutes and no structural reinforcements are needed.
This last product, the HealthCraft E2 Trapeze, is very helpful for people who would enjoy some independence by sitting up on their own in bed. This exceptionally solid trapeze features the innovative e2™ trapeze handle for increased leverage. Its convenient swing-away trapeze arm and
professional grade design makes it an excellent option for both home and facility use.
Unlike conventional triangle trapeze handles, the e2™ trapeze handle simulates two rungs on a ladder
allowing for better leverage when climbing up to a seated position. It can be positioned in five places along the swing arm, and a pull-pin allows the trapeze arm to pivot horizontally into seven locking positions for optimal placement of the trapeze arm. When not in use, simply pivot and lock the trapeze against the wall for convenient storage.
Sleeping is essential for the body and mind, yet sometimes the struggles of getting up and out of the bed can take away the benefits of a good night's sleep. It's a wonderful freedom to go to bed without the worries of falling out of the bed during the night, or dreading how you're going to get up in the morning. Now, you can go to sleep not worrying about how to get out of bed the next morning but with thoughts of rest and relaxations and waking up fresh, rested and ready to start your day without concerns of the morning trails and tribulations.