Bed Safety Device Compare

"I find the Outta Bed® extremely helpful in turning over, getting out of bed and supporting a pillow in bed to keep from falling out.

As a bonus, it is also easy to install and built to last."

W.R. Kellas Ph.D.

"I have been using the Outta Bed® and it is awesome.

I love it because it lets me get up much easier than before and I use it to position myself in bed at night.

It makes my life much easier. Thank you so much."

B. Mayse, Disability Advocate Diagnosed with MS in 1990

Device safety isn't about marketing it's a about product design and how bed safety is integrated into the design.

Our bed safety device compare is intended to show you how

is different by design.

	Bed Rails, Bed Assists Bed Bars, Transfer Bars
Multiple Attachment Options	Under Mattress Attachment
Does not promote bed sores Attaches to the floor, wall or bed frame Does not use the bed surface for support Does not damage bed system integrity	Under the mattress support structure increases pressure points. Increases pressure points. Hospitals don't use products that increase pressure points. Why should you at home! Can damage your bed system

Tip Over Hazard Reduction	Tip Over Hazards
Multi-Attachment Option (floor, wall or bed frame) designed to virtually eliminate risk	Counter weight recommended by some manufacturers

Entrapment Reduction	Entrapment Hazards
Attaches to the head of the bed No vertical rails along side of bed Exclusive features: Swing out - no lifting required Easy lift off Virtually entrapment free.	Multiple entrapment head, arm, body May increase injuries if you roll off the bed Do not comply with FDA entrapment guidelines Special note: Many assume bed rails will stop a person from rolling out of bed. The VIDEO above shows how it can also entrap them.

Push-Pull (Lateral) Support	Push-Pull (Lateral) Support often not an intended use
Designed for vertical and lateral movement Floor/wall attachment for full weight support	Sit or Stand balance only Vertical load bearing only Something that slides under the mattress can slide slide out just as easily.

Updated May 27, 2008