Alerta Lomond Bariatric Bed, Walnut Finish, 120cm Wide Profiling Bed for Bariatric Care
- 120cm wide bariatric profiling bed for patients requiring a wider sleep surface, providing additional lateral space that prevents shoulder and hip contact with side rails and supports comfortable positioning for bariatric individuals across overnight care periods.
- Ultra-low 20cm minimum height with full electric profiling, combining falls prevention positioning with backrest, knee break, height adjustment, and Trendelenburg tilt for clinical versatility across bariatric care settings.
- 250kg safe working load with reinforced frame construction, engineered to maintain structural integrity under elevated patient weight loads across all profiling positions including full Trendelenburg tilt.
- LOLER 1998 compliant with six-monthly examination requirement, meeting CQC Regulation 12 standards for powered bariatric bed equipment in registered care homes, nursing homes, and hospital environments.
Alerta Lomond Bariatric Bed (Walnut): 120cm Wide Profiling Bed for Bariatric Care
The Alerta Lomond Bariatric Bed in walnut finish is a 120cm wide electric profiling bed for bariatric patients who require a wider sleep surface than standard 90cm beds can provide. The 120cm platform prevents shoulder and hip contact with side rails, reduces edge-of-mattress pressure concentration, and accommodates bariatric patients comfortably across overnight care periods. The ultra-low 20cm minimum height supports falls prevention, while full electric profiling with Trendelenburg tilt provides clinical positioning versatility. Compatible with the 120cm Alerta Sensaflo Hybrid alternating pressure replacement system.
Product Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product Code | NCL-ALT-LB-BW |
| Bed Type | Bariatric electric profiling |
| Width | 120cm (bariatric) |
| Minimum Height | 20cm (ultra-low) |
| Maximum Height | 80cm |
| Safe Working Load | 250kg |
| Profiling Functions | Backrest, knee break, height, Trendelenburg |
| Finish | Walnut |
| Mattress Compatibility | 120cm bariatric mattresses and pressure systems |
| Application | Bariatric care in care homes, hospitals, NHS |
Clinical and Regulatory Compliance
Bariatric profiling beds fall within LOLER 1998 scope and require six-monthly thorough examination. CQC Regulation 12 requires that bariatric equipment is specified to the individual patient weight and dimensions, not adapted from standard equipment. The 120cm width accommodates bariatric individuals who would be at risk of side rail entrapment or edge pressure on a standard 90cm frame. MHRA guidance on bed rail safety applies to all side rail installations on bariatric beds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does a bariatric patient need a 120cm wide bed?
Standard profiling beds are 90cm wide. A bariatric patient on a 90cm frame risks shoulder and hip contact with side rails, pressure concentration at mattress edges, and restricted repositioning space. The 120cm platform provides 33% additional width, preventing edge contact and allowing comfortable overnight positioning for bariatric individuals.
Can standard 90cm mattresses be used on this bed?
No. The 120cm frame requires a 120cm bariatric mattress. Using a 90cm mattress on a 120cm frame creates dangerous gaps between the mattress edge and side rails, posing an entrapment risk. The Alerta 120cm Sensaflo Hybrid replacement system is designed as a compatible bariatric mattress for this bed frame.
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- 120cm wide bariatric profiling bed for patients requiring a wider sleep surface, providing additional lateral space that prevents shoulder and hip contact with side rails and supports comfortable positioning for bariatric individuals across overnight care periods.
- Ultra-low 20cm minimum height with full electric profiling, combining falls prevention positioning with backrest, knee break, height adjustment, and Trendelenburg tilt for clinical versatility across bariatric care settings.
- 250kg safe working load with reinforced frame construction, engineered to maintain structural integrity under elevated patient weight loads across all profiling positions including full Trendelenburg tilt.
- LOLER 1998 compliant with six-monthly examination requirement, meeting CQC Regulation 12 standards for powered bariatric bed equipment in registered care homes, nursing homes, and hospital environments.