1. Full length polycore buffer pads2. Fits over rails to prevent patient injury Length 180cm/70" Depth 33cm (or 64 cm including tucks) Or 70" x 25" depth including the tucks Hospital bed railings reduce the number of patient falls, though they can potentially injure people who are frail, delirious or experiencing unintentional movement. The Thorpe Mill/Roma Washable Quilted Cotside Bumpers with Open Ends and Extended Tucks prevent injury, provide excellent comfort and promote high standards of hygiene. These bumpers include extensions that tuck securely underneath the mattress to provide extra entrapment protection. 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 203cm 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 Roma/Thorpe Mill Quilted Cotside Bumpers? These cotside bumpers are pale blue 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/Roma 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 wash/machine washable 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
