Portable Cushioned Operating Table Siderails
Background. In an effort to prevent falls of pediatric surgical patients from the operating table, a set of portable cushioned operating table siderails was developed.
Methods. A set of portable cushioned operating table siderails was used in the operating room over a 5-year period in more than 2,550 cases.
Results. The portable cushioned siderails provided an effective, easily placed barrier to falling. No falls were recorded.
Conclusions. Portable cushioned siderails provide an effective barrier to prevent pediatric surgical patients from falling from the operating table.
Two observations of children falling from an operating table during the postoperative awakening period was the impetus for designing a set of portable siderails for the table. One case is described to illustrate the problem.
Background. In an effort to prevent falls of pediatric surgical patients from the operating table, a set of portable cushioned operating table siderails was developed.
Methods. A set of portable cushioned operating table siderails was used in the operating room over a 5-year period in more than 2,550 cases.
Results. The portable cushioned siderails provided an effective, easily placed barrier to falling. No falls were recorded.
Conclusions. Portable cushioned siderails provide an effective barrier to prevent pediatric surgical patients from falling from the operating table.
Two observations of children falling from an operating table during the postoperative awakening period was the impetus for designing a set of portable siderails for the table. One case is described to illustrate the problem.
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