Thorpe Mill Connected Cotside Bumpers with Third Rail Extension

Entrapment is a common problem with bed railings and it’s important to take this into account when dealing with vulnerable patients. The Thorpe Mill Connected Cotside Bumpers with Third Rail Extension are fantastic for preventing entrapment or injury to frail patients and those at risk of seizures. The wipe clean bumper allows for easy cleaning and the full length hook-and-loop fastenings keep it securely fastened to the bed rails.

What’s Included?

• 1 x Pair of Connected Bed Rail Bumpers

What Exactly Do Bed Bumpers Do?

Bed bumpers are designed to prevent a patient rolling out of bed onto the floor. They are padded for use with patients moving about frequently. Their large design prevents accidents and keeps the patient safe in bed.

What Size Are the Connected Cotside Bumpers?

• Dimensions (LxH): 200 x 105cm (79 x 41″)

Key Benefits and Features

• Extra height allows it to be fitted to beds with a third rail extension
• Highly permeable base sheet greatly reduces suffocation risk
• Flame resistant foam reduces the risk of fires
• Soft inner padding reduces risk of injury to patients
• Produced to MHRA anti-entrapment specifications
• Easy to clean fabric promotes hygienic conditions

Are the Cotside Rail Bumpers Easy to Fit?

The easy to use hook and loop fastenings along the bottom edge make the Thorpe Mill Bumpers simple to fit. The fastening on the bottom edge prevents anyone from accidentally unhooking it, helping to improve patient safety.

Who Could Benefit From Cotside Rail Bumpers?

• Patients with epilepsy
• Elderly patients vulnerable to falls
• Those who suffer from excessive bruising (ecchymosis)
• Patients who suffer from confusion, agitation or delirium
• Anyone who experiences repetitive or involuntary movements
• People with high or low body mass (which may change entrapment risks)
• People with variable levels of consciousness, or those under sedation