Portable cushioned operating table siderails: An adjunct to pediatric surgery

Background. In an effort to prevent falls of pediatric surgical patients fr om the operating table, a set of portable cushioned operating table siderai ls was developed. Methods. A set of portable cushioned operating table siderails was used in the operating room over a 5-year period in ore than 2,550 cases. Results. The portable cushioned siderails provided an effective, easily pla ced barrier to falling. No falls were recorded. Conclusions. Portable cushioned siderails provide an effective barrier to p revent pediatric surgical patients from falling from the operating table.