Clinical Resources
Bed Exit Alerts Preventing Falls in High Risk Patient
Posted on December 16, 2011
About the Patient:
A 90 year old female, hospitalized at the surgical department for dynamic hip screw operation. The patient had delirium and was considered to be in danger of falling.
EarlySense Indication:
Bed Exit alerts
Assessment:
The patient was trying to leave the bed.
Response:
The nurses assisted the patient and prevented her from falling.
Outcome:
The patient was safely hospitalized and treated.
Surg. Dep., Netherlands