Thorpe Mill Machine Washable Cotside Bumpers with Net Base

Patients with specific needs relating to seizures and involuntary movement require extra protection when in a hospital bed. Thorpe Mill Machine Washable Bumpers with Net Base are designed to guard against entrapment by draping over the gaps in metal or wooden bed rails. Cotside Bumpers not only promote an integral degree of safety, but they make a patient feel comfortable and at ease during their hospital stay.

Please note that these bumpers are sold in pairs suitable for use with one hospital bed. Also, the additional head/foot bumper shown in the image above is not included.

What’s Included?

• 1 x Set of Cotside Bumpers with Net Base

Key Features and Benefits

• Effective measure for preventing virus transfer in hospitals and care homes
• Catches droplets from patients and prevents transfer to surfaces
• Designed specifically for profiling beds
• Provide a hand-hold for getting into or out of bed
• Provides a feeling of comfort and security for patients with challenging conditions
• Reducing the risk of patients falling out of bed when being transported
• Providing easy access to bed controls and personal care items
• Relieves pressure and increases patient comfort
• Soft barrier against patients rolling from bed
• Open ends with split base unit 79″ x 30″ (200 x 76cm)
• Machine washable for easy hygiene

How Do I Fit Thorpe Mill Bumpers?

To fit the Thorpe Mill Cotside Bumpers and Net Base, please consult the video below. Please note the video is of a different bumper but has the same style of split base and shows how to fit the base to the bed:

Who Can Benefit From the Machine Washable Cotside Bumpers with Net Base?

The Thorpe Mill Machine Washable Cotside Bumpers with Net Base are designed to improve virus control and reduce infection rate in hospitals and care homes. By attaching these bumpers, carers can effectively reduce infection transfer by using the bumpers to catch droplets from coughing and sneezing.

Sizing Specifications

The Cotside Bumpers with Net Base are available in three different sizing variations. The only difference between the three is the height of the bumper. Please consult the table below to ensure you are purchasing the correct bumper set for your needs.

Why Should We Use Cotside Bumpers?

A study based on the NPSA’s National Reporting and Learning System (NRLS) estimated 1,250 reports of injuries from striking or trapping limbs in bedrails are made every twelve months from hospitals and mental health units in England and Wales. The Medicines and Health Care Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) have had reports of 21 bedrail related deaths from 2000 – 2006. Cotside bumpers have been specifically designed to reduce the number of injuries and deaths related to bedside railings entrapment.

Why Are Cotside Bumpers Useful for Patients?

Patients in hospitals and care homes often have trouble moving around independently due to their illness, injury or condition. The Thorpe Mill Bed Bumper provides patients with a hand-hold for getting in and out of bed, as well as providing a soft barrier against rolling out of bed during sleep.