Connected Cotside Bumpers - For The Prevention of Limb Entrapment (134 x 76 cm)
- Highly Permeable Base Sheet - the defining feature of the Connected Cotside Bumper range is the highly permeable base sheet that connects both cotside bumpers and passes beneath the mattress; this base sheet creates a safety net at the mattress level that prevents limbs from passing under the rail and into the sub-rail entrapment zone identified in MHRA guidance as one of the most serious entrapment risks in profiling bed configurations.
- Mattress-Secured Positioning - the mattress rests on top of the base sheet, securing the entire connected bumper unit in place without additional fixings; this mattress-secured design prevents the bumpers from being dislodged during patient movement or during profiling bed adjustments, maintaining the sub-rail entrapment prevention throughout the protection period.
- Wipe-Clean 134x76cm - wipe-clean outer cover supports NHS IPC decontamination between patient uses; 134x76cm standard height for profiling beds without overlays; also available in 183x76cm (NCL-CCSFB), 200x76cm (NCL-CCBPB), 200x96cm high-sided (NCL-CCBPBH), and 200x105cm for third rail extension (NCL-CCBPBX).
- MHRA Compliant Sub-Rail Protection - designed in compliance with MHRA guidance on bed rail safety; a documented bed rail risk assessment confirming the sub-rail entrapment risk and the clinical indication is required before fitting; Mental Capacity Act 2005 best interest obligations apply where the resident lacks capacity to consent to bed rail use.
Connected Cotside Bumper - 134x76cm - Sub-Rail Limb Entrapment Prevention
The Connected Cotside Bumper (134x76cm) features a highly permeable base sheet that connects both cotside bumpers and passes beneath the mattress, creating a safety net that prevents limbs from entering the sub-rail entrapment zone. The mattress secures the base sheet in position. Wipe-clean outer cover for NHS IPC decontamination. MHRA compliant. Full range: 183x76cm (NCL-CCSFB), 200x76cm (NCL-CCBPB), 200x96cm (NCL-CCBPBH), 200x105cm (NCL-CCBPBX).
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Reference | NCL-CCB |
| Dimensions | 134 x 76 cm (53" x 30") |
| Key Feature | Highly permeable base sheet - sub-rail entrapment prevention |
| Securing Method | Mattress sits on base sheet |
| Cover | Wipe-clean |
| MHRA Compliance | Yes |
| Other Sizes | NCL-CCSFB (183x76cm); NCL-CCBPB (200x76cm); NCL-CCBPBH (200x96cm); NCL-CCBPBX (200x105cm) |
Regulatory Compliance
MHRA guidance on bed rail safety (MDA 2001/21 and NHS/PSA/W/2017/005) identifies the sub-rail zone - the area between the underside of the rail and the bed frame - as one of the highest-risk entrapment zones, as patients trapped in this zone may be unable to self-extricate and asphyxiation risk is documented. The highly permeable base sheet directly addresses this entrapment zone by creating a physical barrier at mattress level. CQC Regulation 12 (safe care) documentation must include the bed rail risk assessment confirming sub-rail entrapment as a specific identified risk, the clinical rationale for the CCB specification over standard bumpers, and Mental Capacity Act 2005 best interest considerations where applicable.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the base sheet prevent sub-rail limb entrapment?
The highly permeable base sheet extends horizontally beneath the mattress, connecting both cotside bumpers across the full width of the bed at the mattress level. When a limb moves downward toward the gap between the rail and the mattress during sleep, the base sheet acts as a barrier at the mattress boundary, preventing the limb from entering the sub-rail zone below. The sheet's high permeability allows air to flow through the mattress surface without creating a heat or moisture trap beneath the mattress, consistent with the ventilation requirements of pressure relief and airflow mattress systems.
How is the base sheet secured under the mattress?
The base sheet is positioned beneath the mattress on the bed base, and the mattress is then placed on top. The weight and surface friction of the mattress holds the base sheet in position throughout the protection period. This mattress-secured design does not require clips, ties, or separate fixings, but the base sheet should be inspected when the mattress is changed or turned to confirm it remains correctly positioned and undamaged. CQC Regulation 12 equipment inspection records should document the base sheet condition check at each mattress change.
NCL-CCB
- Highly Permeable Base Sheet - the defining feature of the Connected Cotside Bumper range is the highly permeable base sheet that connects both cotside bumpers and passes beneath the mattress; this base sheet creates a safety net at the mattress level that prevents limbs from passing under the rail and into the sub-rail entrapment zone identified in MHRA guidance as one of the most serious entrapment risks in profiling bed configurations.
- Mattress-Secured Positioning - the mattress rests on top of the base sheet, securing the entire connected bumper unit in place without additional fixings; this mattress-secured design prevents the bumpers from being dislodged during patient movement or during profiling bed adjustments, maintaining the sub-rail entrapment prevention throughout the protection period.
- Wipe-Clean 134x76cm - wipe-clean outer cover supports NHS IPC decontamination between patient uses; 134x76cm standard height for profiling beds without overlays; also available in 183x76cm (NCL-CCSFB), 200x76cm (NCL-CCBPB), 200x96cm high-sided (NCL-CCBPBH), and 200x105cm for third rail extension (NCL-CCBPBX).
- MHRA Compliant Sub-Rail Protection - designed in compliance with MHRA guidance on bed rail safety; a documented bed rail risk assessment confirming the sub-rail entrapment risk and the clinical indication is required before fitting; Mental Capacity Act 2005 best interest obligations apply where the resident lacks capacity to consent to bed rail use.