Connected Cotside Bumpers - For The Prevention of Limb Entrapment (200 x 96 cm)
- 96cm High-Sided with Base Sheet - combines the 96cm height required for beds with mattress overlays or raised rail configurations with the highly permeable base sheet that prevents sub-rail limb entrapment; this addresses both the overlay-related height requirement and the sub-rail entrapment risk in a single specification, making it the appropriate CCB version for overlay mattress profiling beds.
- Highly Permeable Base Sheet - the base sheet extends beneath the mattress to connect both bumpers, creating a safety net at mattress level that prevents limbs from entering the sub-rail zone; in overlay mattress configurations, the raised mattress surface increases the sub-rail gap depth, making sub-rail entrapment prevention even more critical than on standard non-overlay beds.
- Wipe-Clean 200x96cm - wipe-clean outer cover for NHS IPC decontamination; 200cm full profiling bed length; 96cm height for overlay and airflow mattress beds where a standard 76cm bumper would leave exposed rail above the overlay surface; other CCB range options: NCL-CCB (134x76cm), NCL-CCSFB (183x76cm), NCL-CCBPB (200x76cm), NCL-CCBPBX (200x105cm).
- MHRA Compliant for Overlay Configurations - designed in compliance with MHRA guidance on bed rail safety; a documented bed rail risk assessment confirming the overlay configuration, the 96cm height rationale, and the sub-rail entrapment risk is required; Mental Capacity Act 2005 best interest obligations apply where the resident lacks capacity to consent to bed rail use.
Connected Cotside Bumper - 200x96cm - High-Sided - Sub-Rail Entrapment
The Connected Cotside Bumper (200x96cm, High-Sided) provides full profiling bed length padded rail coverage at 96cm height for overlay and airflow mattress configurations, with a highly permeable base sheet that prevents sub-rail limb entrapment. The 96cm height covers exposed rail above the overlay surface; the base sheet prevents sub-rail entrapment at the raised mattress level. Wipe-clean outer. Full range: NCL-CCB (134x76cm), NCL-CCSFB (183x76cm), NCL-CCBPB (200x76cm), NCL-CCBPBX (200x105cm).
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Reference | NCL-CCBPBH |
| Dimensions | 200 x 96 cm (79" x 38") |
| Key Feature | Highly permeable base sheet - sub-rail entrapment prevention |
| Securing Method | Mattress sits on base sheet |
| Cover | Wipe-clean |
| Indicated For | Profiling beds with mattress overlays or raised rails |
| MHRA Compliance | Yes |
Regulatory Compliance
Overlay mattresses raise the mattress surface above the standard bed base level, increasing the depth of the sub-rail gap below the mattress. In this configuration, sub-rail entrapment is a more acute risk than on non-overlay beds, as the larger gap depth makes self-extrication more difficult. The 96cm high-sided CCB bumper addresses both the exposed rail above the overlay surface and the deeper sub-rail gap below it. CQC Regulation 12 documentation must record the overlay type, its thickness, the bumper height selection rationale, and the sub-rail entrapment risk assessment findings. MHRA bed rail safety guidance applies; Mental Capacity Act 2005 best interest obligations apply where relevant.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is sub-rail entrapment more serious on beds with overlay mattresses?
On a non-overlay profiling bed, the mattress surface is relatively close to the bed base, and the depth of the sub-rail zone beneath the mattress is limited. When a pressure relief overlay is added, the mattress surface rises by 15-25cm, increasing the depth of the sub-rail zone below the mattress. A greater sub-rail depth means a limb that enters this zone is harder to detect and harder to extricate - both increasing the risk of injury and the time before the situation is identified. The CCB base sheet provides a physical barrier at the mattress level regardless of overlay thickness, preventing limb entry into the sub-rail zone irrespective of its depth.
Is this version suitable for alternating pressure airflow mattresses?
Yes, where the airflow mattress increases the mattress surface height to a level requiring a 96cm bumper height and where the base sheet permeability is compatible with the airflow system. The base sheet's high permeability is designed to allow air movement through the mattress system without creating a barrier to the airflow function. However, the specific airflow mattress manufacturer guidance should be checked to confirm compatibility with the CCB base sheet before procurement, as some pump-operated airflow systems may have specific requirements regarding base layer materials in contact with the mattress base.
NCL-CCBPBH
Viewed products
- 96cm High-Sided with Base Sheet - combines the 96cm height required for beds with mattress overlays or raised rail configurations with the highly permeable base sheet that prevents sub-rail limb entrapment; this addresses both the overlay-related height requirement and the sub-rail entrapment risk in a single specification, making it the appropriate CCB version for overlay mattress profiling beds.
- Highly Permeable Base Sheet - the base sheet extends beneath the mattress to connect both bumpers, creating a safety net at mattress level that prevents limbs from entering the sub-rail zone; in overlay mattress configurations, the raised mattress surface increases the sub-rail gap depth, making sub-rail entrapment prevention even more critical than on standard non-overlay beds.
- Wipe-Clean 200x96cm - wipe-clean outer cover for NHS IPC decontamination; 200cm full profiling bed length; 96cm height for overlay and airflow mattress beds where a standard 76cm bumper would leave exposed rail above the overlay surface; other CCB range options: NCL-CCB (134x76cm), NCL-CCSFB (183x76cm), NCL-CCBPB (200x76cm), NCL-CCBPBX (200x105cm).
- MHRA Compliant for Overlay Configurations - designed in compliance with MHRA guidance on bed rail safety; a documented bed rail risk assessment confirming the overlay configuration, the 96cm height rationale, and the sub-rail entrapment risk is required; Mental Capacity Act 2005 best interest obligations apply where the resident lacks capacity to consent to bed rail use.