Thorpe Mill Wipe Clean Quilted Cotside Bumpers with Open Ends and Extended Tucks

Whilst metal hospital railings protect against slips, falls and roll out, they have their downsides including entrapment, temperature issues and their solid construction. Thorpe Mill Wipe Clean Quilted Cotside Bumpers with Open Ends and Extended Tucks are designed to prevent injury, enhance patient comfort and promote a high hygienic standard thanks to their wipe clean outer material. These bumpers attach seamlessly by securing underneath a beds mattress.

What’s Included?

• 2 x Quilted Cotside Bumpers with Open Ends

What Size Are These Cotside Bumpers?

The Thorpe Mill Wipe Clean Quilted Cotside Bumpers with Open Ends are 200cm long.

Why Should I Use Bedside 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. Bedside bumpers have been specifically designed to reduce the number of injuries and deaths related to bedside railings entrapment.

What Colour Are the Thorpe Mill Quilted Cotside Bumpers?

These cotside bumpers are cream coloured, in keeping with the professional hospital aesthetic.

Key Features and Benefits

• They are ideal for preventing limb entrapment and reducing impact from hard cotside railings.
• Luxurious quilting provides exceptional levels of protection and comfort
• Highly breathable fabric helps prevent asphyxiation
• Protects expensive hospital cots from daily wear and tear
• Perfect for any patients with repetitive motion conditions

How Do the Thorpe Mill Quilted Bumpers Help Patients?

The Thorpe Mill Bumpers improve safety for patients by providing a durable bumper to absorb any impact caused by involuntary movement. The bumpers have the added benefit of being extremely easy to wipe down due to the easy wipe surface.

Who Could Benefit From Quilted Cotside Bumpers?

• Individuals with burns, open wounds, or weakened immune systems
• Patients with epilepsy or other potential causes of seizure
• Those who suffer from excessive bruising (ecchymosis)
• People experiencing confusion, agitation or delirium
• Anyone who experiences repetitive or involuntary movements
• People with variable levels of consciousness, or those under sedation
• The elderly or others at risk of limb entrapment