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Bed Restraint Set

A bed restraint set is a collection of medical devices used to temporarily limit a patient's movement while in bed, primarily for their safety or the safety of others. These sets are employed in healthcare facilities – hospitals, nursing homes, and psychiatric units – and, less commonly, in home healthcare settings under professional guidance.

Material

Bed restraint sets are typically constructed from durable, yet comfortable materials. Common components include:

• Nylon or Polyester Fabrics: These offer strength and are relatively easy to clean.
• Vinyl or Polyurethane: Used for cuffs and limb restraints, providing water resistance and ease of disinfection.
• Buckles & Straps: Usually made of strong plastic or metal alloys for secure fastening and adjustment.
• Padding: Foam or quilted material is often incorporated into cuffs and limb restraints to prevent skin irritation and pressure ulcers.
• Velcro Closures: Used for adjustable and quick application and removal.

Purpose

The primary purposes of using a bed restraint set include:

• Patient Safety: Preventing falls, especially in patients with cognitive impairment, delirium, or those recovering from surgery.
• Protection from Self-Harm: Restricting movements in patients at risk of self-injury (e.g., those with suicidal ideation or behavioral disturbances).
• Protection of Medical Devices: Preventing patients from removing essential medical equipment such as IV lines, catheters, or wound dressings.
• Management of Agitation: Limiting disruptive behaviors that may endanger the patient or others.

Function

Bed restraint sets function by limiting the range of motion of a patient's limbs or body. They do not immobilize the patient completely but restrict movements that could lead to harm. Key functional aspects include:

• Secure Attachment: Straps and cuffs are designed to attach securely to the bed frame.
• Adjustability: Sets are adjustable to accommodate different patient sizes and body types.
• Quick Release: Buckles and closures allow for rapid release in emergency situations.
• Visibility: Often brightly colored or designed for easy visibility to allow staff to monitor the patient’s position and condition.

Usage Scenarios

• Post-Surgical Patients: Preventing falls or disruption of IV lines during recovery.
• Patients with Cognitive Impairment: Reducing the risk of falls or wandering.
• Psychiatric Patients: Managing agitation or preventing self-harm.
• Patients with Traumatic Injuries: Protecting injuries during transport or treatment.
• Patients with Delirium: Preventing falls or removal of medical equipment.

Common Types

• Two-Point Restraints: Limit movement in two limbs (e.g., wrists and ankles).
• Four-Point Restraints: Limit movement in all four limbs (wrists and ankles). These are generally used for more severe cases of agitation or risk.
• Vest Restraints: A garment-like restraint that secures the torso and arms.
• Mitt Restraints: Used to prevent patients from touching or pulling at medical devices or wounds.
• Soft Restraints: Made of padded material, these are designed to minimize the risk of injury.
• Physical Restraints: Traditional straps and cuffs that are directly applied to the bed frame and the patient’s body.
• Electronic Restraints: Use sensors and alarms to alert staff if a patient attempts to leave the bed. (Less common due to cost and potential for false alarms)

Important Considerations: The use of bed restraint sets is a serious matter and should only be implemented under the direction of a physician and with proper training of healthcare staff. Regular monitoring of the patient is crucial to prevent complications such as skin breakdown, nerve damage, or psychological distress. Alternatives to restraints should always be considered first.

Based on the provided information, the following HS codes may be relevant to “bed restraint set”:

• 9402900020: Medical, surgical, dental or veterinary furniture (for example, operating tables, examination tables, hospital beds with mechanical fittings, dentists' chairs); barbers' chairs and similar chairs, having rotating as well as both reclining and elevating movements; parts of the foregoing articles: Other Other. This code covers a broad range of furniture used in medical settings, and “bed restraint set” could fall under “parts of the foregoing articles” if it is considered an accessory or component of hospital beds or similar medical furniture.

  • 94: Chapter 94 – Furniture; bedding, mattresses, support, stuffing and similar articles; lamps.
  • 02: Heading 9402 – Medical, surgical, dental or veterinary furniture.
  • 900020: Subheading 9402900020 – Other Other. This indicates a residual category within medical furniture, encompassing items not specifically classified elsewhere.

• 6307908940: Other made up articles, including dress patterns: Other: Surgical towels; cotton towels of pile or tufted construction; pillow shells, of cotton; shells for quilts, eiderdowns, comforters and similar articles of cotton Cotton towels of pile or tufted construction. If the “bed restraint set” includes cotton towels or similar textile components used for patient safety or comfort, this code may be applicable.

  • 63: Chapter 63 – Other made up textile articles; sets for bedding.
  • 07: Heading 6307 – Other made up articles, including dress patterns.
  • 908940: Subheading 6307908940 – Other: Surgical towels; cotton towels of pile or tufted construction; pillow shells, of cotton; shells for quilts, eiderdowns, comforters and similar articles of cotton Cotton towels of pile or tufted construction. This specifies a category of made-up articles including surgical towels and cotton textiles.

Regarding HS code 9402900020, please note that the classification depends on whether the “bed restraint set” is considered a component of medical furniture. If it is sold separately and not as an integral part of a bed or similar item, another code may be more appropriate.