Alerta Lomond Bed 20cm Extension Kit, Standard or Bariatric Width
- Extends Frame Length by 20cm - attaches to the foot end of any Lomond profiling bed frame, extending the total platform length for patients requiring additional sleeping length beyond the standard 200cm mattress platform.
- Standard and Bariatric Widths - available in 90cm width (NCL-ALT-LB-EK90) for standard Lomond beds and 120cm width (NCL-ALT-LB-EK120) for bariatric bed configurations; select the width that matches the installed bed frame.
- Tool-Free Attachment - the extension frame attaches to the foot end of the existing Lomond bed frame; compatible with Lomond Community, Standard and Floor 2 beds; matches Lomond construction and finish.
- Foam Insert Required Separately - the extension kit provides the structural frame only; the Alerta Foam Mattress 20cm Extension Insert (sold separately) is required to provide the sleeping and pressure care surface for the extended section.
Alerta Lomond Bed 20cm Extension Kit - Platform Length Extension for Taller Patients
The Alerta Lomond Bed 20cm Extension Kit extends the mattress platform length of any Lomond profiling bed by 20cm, accommodating patients whose height exceeds the standard 200cm platform. The extension frame attaches to the foot end of the installed Lomond bed frame without tools and is available in a 90cm standard width and a 120cm bariatric width to match the bed specification in use. The Alerta Foam Mattress 20cm Extension Insert (sold separately) provides the sleeping surface for the extended section; the extension kit frame and foam insert must be ordered together to achieve a complete, functional extended platform.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Extension Length | 20cm added to foot end |
| Standard Width (Product Code) | 90cm - NCL-ALT-LB-EK90 |
| Bariatric Width (Product Code) | 120cm - NCL-ALT-LB-EK120 |
| Attachment Position | Foot end of Lomond bed frame |
| Bed Compatibility | Lomond Community, Standard, Floor 2 |
| Assembly | Tool-free attachment |
| Sleeping Surface | Foam Mattress Extension Insert required separately |
Regulatory Compliance
The 20cm Extension Kit extends the effective sleeping surface of the Lomond profiling bed to accommodate taller patients. An extended platform reduces the risk of feet or legs extending beyond the foot end of the mattress, which can create pressure injury risk at the lower limb contact points under NICE CG179 (Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Management) guidance. For bariatric patients using the 120cm wide configuration, the extension also supports full-body surface coverage under the bariatric pressure care protocol. Where extended rails are also fitted alongside the extension kit, the 220cm bed rail bumpers (NCL-ALT-115) are the correct rail padding specification rather than the standard 200cm version.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need both the Extension Kit and the Foam Mattress Extension Insert?
Yes. The Extension Kit provides the structural frame that attaches to the foot end of the Lomond bed, creating the extended platform area. The Foam Mattress Extension Insert (sold separately) fills this extended frame section with the foam sleeping surface. Without the insert, the extended frame area is an open metal structure with no pressure care surface. Both components are required for a functional, safe extended bed platform.
Which width should I order?
Order the width that matches the installed Lomond bed frame. Standard Lomond Community, Standard and Floor 2 beds have a 90cm mattress platform; order NCL-ALT-LB-EK90. Where a bariatric bed configuration has been specified with a 120cm platform, order NCL-ALT-LB-EK120. The extension kit and foam insert must both be ordered in the same width to achieve a flush, even extension surface.
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NCL-ALT-LB-EK90
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- Extends Frame Length by 20cm - attaches to the foot end of any Lomond profiling bed frame, extending the total platform length for patients requiring additional sleeping length beyond the standard 200cm mattress platform.
- Standard and Bariatric Widths - available in 90cm width (NCL-ALT-LB-EK90) for standard Lomond beds and 120cm width (NCL-ALT-LB-EK120) for bariatric bed configurations; select the width that matches the installed bed frame.
- Tool-Free Attachment - the extension frame attaches to the foot end of the existing Lomond bed frame; compatible with Lomond Community, Standard and Floor 2 beds; matches Lomond construction and finish.
- Foam Insert Required Separately - the extension kit provides the structural frame only; the Alerta Foam Mattress 20cm Extension Insert (sold separately) is required to provide the sleeping and pressure care surface for the extended section.