| Subject: | FDA Issues Guidance on Hospital Bed Design to Reduce Patient Entrapment |
| Category: | Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
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| Published: | Thu, 16 Mar 2006 - 10:00 am |
| The FDA has published final guidance designed to reduce the occurrence of hospital bed entrapments. Entrapment can occur when part of a patient's body becomes caught between parts of the bed, such as in the space between the mattress and the side rail. This can cause strangulation and death. This guidance was prepared using input from both government and private sector groups.
The guidance identifies special issues associated with hospital bed systems and provides design recommendations for... The full article is available to StayAlert subscribers. Click here for a free trial subscription. |
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