“Bathroom emergency pullstring”的意思、由来-开放百科全书

A bathroom emergency pullstring is a cord found in some bathrooms and restrooms that can be pulled in the event of an emergency suffered by the bathroom's user, such as a fall or lock-in. They are often found in the bathrooms of healthcare facilities, such as hospitals, nursing homes, assisted livings, and doctor's offices, in places frequented by senior citizens or disabled people, such as senior centers, places of worship, or in senior housing, and in other places where trouble may arise, such as the lavatories on aircraft or trains and in hotels.^[1] These pull cords are part of a communication system, whereas, when pulled, a light outside the bathroom flashes, which notifies a nurse or someone who is around to help the person in need. In addition to the flashing light, a buzzer or tone can be heard. Ideally, they are placed near the toilet or shower.^[2]

For those living independently, the emergency cord is supplemental to other means for summoning help. Since not all falls will take place within reach of the cord, ideally, those using the bathroom should also have a method to call for help on their body.^[3]

Some medical issues such as heart attacks are likely to occur while on the toilet for certain high-risk groups, because straining to produce a bowel movement can exacerbate these issues.^[4] Bathroom activity is usually private and with a locked door, so the availability of a way to summon help can raise survival rates.

United States federal law requires that in facilities with emergency cords, the system must work properly.^[5]

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References

1. ^"There also is an emergency pull string in the bathroom and bedroom of the units should the residents find themselves in trouble." in {{cite web |url=http://durangoherald.com/article/20110714/NEWS01/707149929 |title=Want to live here? Get in line |author=Jordyn Dahl |date=July 13, 2011 |work= |publisher=The Durango Herald |accessdate=12 February 2012}}
2. ^{{cite web|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ej1kzdwRbl8C&pg=PA142&dq=bathroom+emergency+pull+cords&hl=en&sa=X&ei=ipw-T-PpAsjh0QGh2L3RBw&ved=0CEcQ6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=bathroom%20emergency%20pull%20cords&f=false |title=Knack Universal Design: A Step-by-Step Guide to Modifying Your Home for ... - Barbara Krueger, Nika Stewart, Mark Davidson - Google Books |publisher=Books.google.com |date=2010-04-13 |accessdate=2012-02-17}}
3. ^{{cite web|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Bs5-O7AdXREC&pg=PA157&dq=bathroom+emergency+pull+cords&hl=en&sa=X&ei=sp0-T725BfTJ0AHLieSvBw&ved=0CGgQ6AEwBTgK#v=onepage&q=bathroom%20emergency%20pull%20cords&f=false |title=Case studies in geriatric medicine - Judith C. Ahronheim - Google Books |publisher=Books.google.com |date= |accessdate=2012-02-17}}
4. ^David Cline and Latha Stead, Abdominal Emergencies (2007), p.56-65
5. ^{{cite web|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Hxb_JD9a8f8C&pg=PA566&dq=bathroom+emergency+pull+cords&hl=en&sa=X&ei=654-T4mHN-Hb0QHqj9HGBw&ved=0CGgQ6AEwBzge#v=onepage&q=bathroom%20emergency%20pull%20cords&f=false |title=Code of Federal Regulations, Title 7, Agriculture, Pt. 2000-End, Revised as ... - Google Books |publisher=Books.google.com |date= |accessdate=2012-02-17}}