Bedside Bumpers for Profiling Beds with Third Rail Extension
Attaching the Bedside Bumpers for Profiling Beds with Third Rail Extension to your hospital bed can be a crucial step in ensuring your patients or loved ones don't injure or entrap themselves in the night. Featuring padded internal foam and convenient extension for easy compatibility, these bumpers offer an essential level of protection for frail patients or those at risk of seizures and involuntary movements.
What's Included?
- 1 x Pair of Bedside Bumpers
Key Benefits and Features
- Extra height allows it to be fitted to beds with a third rail extension
- Protects expensive hospital beds from daily wear and tear
- 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
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.
Who Could Benefit From Bedside 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
Are Profiling Bed Rail Bumpers Easy to Fit?
These bumpers use easy to fit hook and loop fastenings along the bottom edge making them straightforward and effortless to set up and secure. The fastening on the bottom edge prevents anyone from accidentally unhooking it, helping to improve patient safety.
Prevent Entrapment and Reduce Risk of Bruising
Patients who suffer from involuntary movements or seizures can easily get their arms trapped in between bed rails or cause limb injury from harsh contact with the rails throughout the night. Connected padded bumpers remove the risk of injury from harsh contact and create a seal to prevent patients pushing their limbs between the bed sides and mattress.
Wipe-Clean Material for Effortless Maintenance
Accidents and spillages are common occurrences and it is essential to invest in bumpers that repel liquids or food to prolong their life. The Bedside Bumpers are manufactured from a hydrophobic, wipe clean material that does not absorb liquids or spillages, ensuring maintenance is fast and easy.
Third Rail Extension for Versatile Usability
This model of bedside bumper is versatile and compatible with both two and three rail bedsides, allowing you to adjust and extend the bumper to fit a three rail bed if necessary. It is originally designed for two bar rails and can be extended and secured to fit a three rail bed.
Technical Specifications
- Dimensions (LxH): 200 x 105cm (79 x 41")