What are the risks associated with using bed rails in the emergency department?

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) 2026 Open access

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Authors: Tripdatabase
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18847465
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Abstract

Bed rails pose significant risks in emergency departments, including physical injuries, infections, and psychological stress, while not conclusively preventing falls.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Patient Safety and Medication Errors Balance Gait and Falls Prevention Emergency and Acute Care Studies

Publication details

Journal / source
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
3 March 2026
Language
EN