Thorpe Mill Netted Hospital Bed Rail Covers

The Thorpe Mill Netted Hospital Bed Rail Covers have been designed to prevent a patient’s limbs getting caught in bed rails. This is the ideal product when a patient is at risk of limb entrapment but does not need significant padding. These net covers are extremely durable, easy to fit and simple to keep clean.

What’s Included?

• 1 x Pair of Bed Rail Net Covers

Why Is it Important to Use Bed Rail Net Covers?

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. Bed Rail Net Covers are an effective way to stop patients from becoming trapped by bed railings, preventing the majority of the most serious injuries associated with bed railings.

What Sizes Are Available?

There are a variety of Bed Rail Net Covers available to suit several different bed rail sizes. All of the Bed Rail Net Covers are supplied in pairs. Please select the required length of the net covers from the drop down menu at the top of the listing.

• Standard three-rail model (134cm)
• Large three-rail model (183cm)
• Flat topped rail with open ends (200cm)

Who Could Benefit from Bed Rail Net Covers?

• Patients who are at risk of serious injury from a fall
• Patients prone to “roll-out” – i.e. falling out of bed
• People who may try to leave bed due to a state of delirium or confusion
• Anyone who is unconscious or in a comatose state
• People of elderly or advanced age
• Patients being transported to or between different wards

What Patients Are the Netted Bed Rail Net Covers Not Suitable For?

The net covers are not suitable for patients with repetitive or involuntary movement who require cushioning.