Cotside Bumper - F.R. Foam With Wipe-Clean Cover (183 x 76 cm)
- 183cm Extended Length - the 183x76cm bumper provides extended rail coverage for longer bed rail configurations; like the 134cm version, the hook and loop bottom fastening accommodates rails from 133cm to 205cm, but the 183cm body length provides a larger padded coverage area, which is particularly beneficial for beds where the resident's limbs may extend across a longer section of the rail during sleep.
- Fire-Retardant Foam Interior - FR foam padding meets the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 fire safety requirements for soft furnishings in regulated care environments; FR foam provides the same protective cushioning at the rail surface as standard foam while ensuring the bumper meets the fire safety specification required for use in care home and hospital bed settings.
- Wipe-Clean Cover for NHS IPC - wipe-clean outer cover allows NHS IPC decontamination between patient uses; the 76cm height provides standard rail coverage appropriate for profiling beds without mattress overlays; for beds with overlay mattresses or raised rail configurations, the high-sided 96cm height options in the CSBPB range should be considered.
- Range and Version Options - the standard 134x76cm version with wipe-clean cover is NCL-CSB; the 134x76cm version with vapour-permeable cover is NCL-CSB-PU; this 183x76cm extended-length version with wipe-clean cover completes the three cotside bumper options in the FR foam range; all versions use hook and loop bottom fastening and suit rails 133-205cm.
Cotside Bumper - FR Foam - Wipe-Clean Cover - 183x76cm
The Cotside Bumper (183x76cm, Wipe-Clean Cover) provides extended-length FR foam padded rail protection with a wipe-clean cover for NHS IPC decontamination. The 183cm length provides greater padded coverage area for longer rail configurations within the 133-205cm hook and loop fastening range. FR foam meets fire safety requirements. The 134x76cm standard version is NCL-CSB; the 134x76cm vapour-permeable version is NCL-CSB-PU.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Reference | NCL-CSFB |
| Dimensions | 183 x 76 cm (72" x 30") |
| Foam | Fire-retardant (FR) |
| Cover | Wipe-clean |
| Fastening | Hook and loop along bottom edge |
| Rail Length Range | 133 - 205 cm |
| Shorter Version | NCL-CSB (134 x 76 cm, wipe-clean) |
| Vapour-Permeable Version | NCL-CSB-PU (134 x 76 cm) |
Regulatory Compliance
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 FR foam requirement, MHRA bed rail safety guidance on full-length coverage, NHS IPC wipe-clean decontamination requirements, and CQC Regulation 12 (safe care) equipment documentation obligations all apply to this bumper as with the 134cm versions. The 183cm length is appropriate for longer rail configurations where the shorter 134cm bumper body does not provide sufficient padded coverage area, even though both versions accommodate up to 205cm rails through the hook and loop fastening. A documented bed rail risk assessment is required before fitting, with Mental Capacity Act 2005 best interest obligations applied where applicable.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should the 183cm bumper be chosen over the 134cm version?
The 183cm version (NCL-CSFB) should be specified where the padded coverage area of the 134cm bumper body is insufficient for the rail length in use, or where the resident's movement patterns during sleep mean that a larger padded surface area across the rail length provides better impact protection. Both versions accommodate rails up to 205cm through the hook and loop fastening adjustment, but the 183cm version provides more padded body coverage across the rail length. For shorter rails under 134cm where the full 183cm length would overhang, the 134cm version (NCL-CSB) is more appropriate.
Is there a vapour-permeable version of the 183cm cotside bumper?
The vapour-permeable cover option is available in the 134x76cm size as NCL-CSB-PU. A 183cm vapour-permeable version is not listed in this range; where the 183cm extended length is required alongside a vapour-permeable cover specification, care home procurement officers should contact the supplier to confirm whether this combination is available to order, or assess whether the 134cm vapour-permeable version (NCL-CSB-PU) adequately covers the clinical requirement within its rail accommodation range.
NCL-CSFB
- 183cm Extended Length - the 183x76cm bumper provides extended rail coverage for longer bed rail configurations; like the 134cm version, the hook and loop bottom fastening accommodates rails from 133cm to 205cm, but the 183cm body length provides a larger padded coverage area, which is particularly beneficial for beds where the resident's limbs may extend across a longer section of the rail during sleep.
- Fire-Retardant Foam Interior - FR foam padding meets the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 fire safety requirements for soft furnishings in regulated care environments; FR foam provides the same protective cushioning at the rail surface as standard foam while ensuring the bumper meets the fire safety specification required for use in care home and hospital bed settings.
- Wipe-Clean Cover for NHS IPC - wipe-clean outer cover allows NHS IPC decontamination between patient uses; the 76cm height provides standard rail coverage appropriate for profiling beds without mattress overlays; for beds with overlay mattresses or raised rail configurations, the high-sided 96cm height options in the CSBPB range should be considered.
- Range and Version Options - the standard 134x76cm version with wipe-clean cover is NCL-CSB; the 134x76cm version with vapour-permeable cover is NCL-CSB-PU; this 183x76cm extended-length version with wipe-clean cover completes the three cotside bumper options in the FR foam range; all versions use hook and loop bottom fastening and suit rails 133-205cm.