Try: Use stuff pads – plastic covered pads used to decrease open spaces between bed rails and mattresses mattresses and head foot boards

Materials: Stuff pads

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance, Immobile, Independence, Some Supervision, Maximum Supervision

Information: n/a

References: a guide for modifying bed systems and using accessories to reduce the risk of entrapment by u s food and drug administration 2006 available at www fda gov

Keywords: Hospital bed mattress bed gaps in bed bed rails

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed