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Bedrail

Pronunciation varies by accent · noun

Meaning

A rail at the head, foot, or side of a bed..

Example Sentences

As long as surfaces in hospitals are contaminated with drug-resistant bacteria, doctors’ and nurses’ hands become recontaminated seconds after washing and gloving, as soon as they pull open a privacy curtain to see the next patient or touch a bedrail.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does bedrail mean?

Bedrail means A rail at the head, foot, or side of a bed..

What is a synonym for bedrail?

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What is the opposite of bedrail?

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How do you use bedrail in a sentence?

As long as surfaces in hospitals are contaminated with drug-resistant bacteria, doctors’ and nurses’ hands become recontaminated seconds after washing and gloving, as soon as they pull open a privacy curtain to see the next patient or touch a bedrail.

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