Deep Pile Polyester Bumpers (183 x 76 cm)
- 183cm Extended Length Air-Permeable Fleece - the 183x76cm version provides greater padded body coverage along the rail than the 134cm version (NCL-CSHP1), appropriate where the individual's movement during a seizure episode extends beyond the 134cm bumper coverage area and where full-length air-permeable surface coverage along the rail is required for the patient's safety profile.
- Deep-Pile Polyester for Seizure Safety - air-permeable deep-pile polyester fleece is indicated for patients prone to seizures or involuntary movements where face or airway contact with the bumper surface during a seizure episode is a documented clinical concern; the fleece allows air to pass through the bumper material at the contact surface, unlike conventional wipe-clean or foam-backed covers.
- Full-Length Hook and Loop - Standard Height - full-length hook and loop fastening along the bottom edge for secure attachment across the 183cm rail coverage; standard 76cm height for profiling beds without mattress overlays; for overlay configurations requiring greater height, the 183x96cm high-sided version is NCL-CSHP18H.
- CSHP Range Position - extended-length standard height version; standard 134x76cm is NCL-CSHP1; high-sided extended version is NCL-CSHP18H; full-length options are NCL-CSHP3 (200x76cm) and NCL-CSHP3H (200x96cm); machine washable; bed rail and seizure risk assessments must confirm size selection.
Deep Pile Polyester Bumper - 183x76cm - Air-Permeable - Extended Length
The Deep Pile Polyester Bumper (183x76cm) provides extended-length air-permeable fleece coverage for seizure-prone patients on profiling beds without mattress overlays. Greater padded coverage than the 134cm version (NCL-CSHP1). Full-length hook and loop fastening; machine washable. High-sided 183x96cm version is NCL-CSHP18H; full-length options are NCL-CSHP3 (200x76cm) and NCL-CSHP3H (200x96cm).
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Reference | NCL-CSHP18 |
| Dimensions | 183 x 76 cm (72" x 30") |
| Material | Deep-pile polyester fleece |
| Key Property | Air-permeable |
| Fastening | Full-length hook and loop |
| Washing | Machine washable |
| High-Sided Version | NCL-CSHP18H (183 x 96 cm) |
Regulatory Compliance
The NICE CG137/NG217 seizure safety rationale, MHRA bed rail safety guidance, CQC Regulation 12 documentation requirements, and Mental Capacity Act 2005 best interest obligations that apply to the 134x76cm version (NCL-CSHP1) apply equally here. The 183cm body length is selected where the clinical assessment indicates a longer padded coverage area is required for the individual patient's seizure movement profile. The 76cm standard height is appropriate where the bed is not fitted with a mattress overlay; the 183x96cm version (NCL-CSHP18H) is specified where overlay height coverage is also required.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should the 183cm version be specified rather than the 134cm for a seizure-prone patient?
The 183cm version (NCL-CSHP18) should be specified where the clinical assessment of the individual patient's seizure movement pattern indicates that the 134cm bumper coverage area does not extend to the full section of rail the patient may contact during a seizure episode. Tonic-clonic seizures can involve full-body movement, and the head and limbs may travel beyond the 134cm coverage area if seizures involve significant lateral or longitudinal movement. The neurological and seizure risk assessment should inform the required bumper coverage length, and this should be documented in the care plan with clinical rationale.
How does deep-pile polyester fleece compare to wipe-clean bumper materials for seizure care?
Wipe-clean bumper covers use a PU or similar sealed surface that does not allow air to pass through; contact between the face and a wipe-clean surface during a seizure creates a sealed contact point with limited air movement. Deep-pile polyester fleece has an open fibre structure with significant air permeability, allowing air to circulate through the bumper surface even under direct contact pressure. For the specific seizure safety risk of sustained face contact with the bumper during a tonic-clonic episode, the air-permeable fleece specification provides a material advantage that wipe-clean covers cannot replicate. The clinical team should document the material rationale in the care plan.
NCL-CSHP18
- 183cm Extended Length Air-Permeable Fleece - the 183x76cm version provides greater padded body coverage along the rail than the 134cm version (NCL-CSHP1), appropriate where the individual's movement during a seizure episode extends beyond the 134cm bumper coverage area and where full-length air-permeable surface coverage along the rail is required for the patient's safety profile.
- Deep-Pile Polyester for Seizure Safety - air-permeable deep-pile polyester fleece is indicated for patients prone to seizures or involuntary movements where face or airway contact with the bumper surface during a seizure episode is a documented clinical concern; the fleece allows air to pass through the bumper material at the contact surface, unlike conventional wipe-clean or foam-backed covers.
- Full-Length Hook and Loop - Standard Height - full-length hook and loop fastening along the bottom edge for secure attachment across the 183cm rail coverage; standard 76cm height for profiling beds without mattress overlays; for overlay configurations requiring greater height, the 183x96cm high-sided version is NCL-CSHP18H.
- CSHP Range Position - extended-length standard height version; standard 134x76cm is NCL-CSHP1; high-sided extended version is NCL-CSHP18H; full-length options are NCL-CSHP3 (200x76cm) and NCL-CSHP3H (200x96cm); machine washable; bed rail and seizure risk assessments must confirm size selection.