General Details

Caution: Bed Rails / Bed Sticks

Careful consideration needs to be taken when choosing a bed rail or stick. Incorrect positioning of the bedrail can lead to injury or death. They may increase the risk of injury to the occupant in several ways. Entrapment of limbs or body parts may occur within the rails, or between the rails and the bed. This may occur to those having a seizure, or rolling over in bed, or if unstable while transferring out of bed.
Bed rails can cause some occupants to become anxious while in bed. They may try to climb over the rails, particularly if the occupant has a condition such as dementia.
May not be suitable for a person who has ; a cognitive impairment with or without reduced mobility; reduced alertness and/or disorientation; a history of falls from bed.
It is recommended to check regularly that the bed stick is always positioned as close to the mattress edge as possible.
It should not be used in circumstances where there is a gap between the bed stick and the mattress, or potential gap if the device or mattress moves due to possible risk of entrapment.
A risk assessment is recommended prior to provision
For further information:
http://www.otaus.com.au/sitebuilder/advocacy/knowledge/asset/files/21/otapositionpaper-bedstickuse(march2015-final).pdf

Manufacturer/Country

Australian designed

Warranty

10 years on frame, 3 years on electrics

Maintenance

Refer to the supplier and manufacturer manual for maintenance instructions and safety warnings.

Models / Specifications

Features

Contact listed suppliers to confirm features, options and models available.

Optional Accessories

• Bed accessories:
  • battery back-up
  • bed rails

Motor

• Bed motor:
  • located centrally under the bed

Brakes

• Bed brakes:
  • brake locking castors

Castors

• Castors:
  • lockable (front castors)
  • lockable (rear castors)
  • swivel type

Bed rails

• Bed rail options:
  • drop down
  • metal
  • three quarter length

Controls

• Bed controls:
  • electric
  • handheld control on extendable cord
  • push button

Adjustment

• Bed adjustments:
  • electric back angle adjustment
  • electric knee bend
  • hi-lo height adjustment
  • trendelenberg tilt

Footboard

• Bed footboard:
  • removable
  • wood

Headboard

• Bed headboard:
  • removable
  • wood

Frame

• Bed frame options:
  • bed extension
• Bed mattress platform:
  • four section
• Bed frame:
  • height adjustable
  • mobile

Power Source

• Battery Options:
  • battery back up in case of power outage
• Power source:
  • electric plug point into mains