Certain brands of bed rails have been recalled. Check the brands of bed rails that have been recalled. Entrapment is a serious risk for patients. Get the information about the recalled bed rails in this article.
Bed Rail Recalls Alert!
Author: Georgia
Georgia is a wife, mother, and teacher with degrees in education and rehabilitation. Along with her family, she was a caregiver for family members for over a decade, and currently writes articles for Caregiver-Aid.com.
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