A 93 yr old lady who went into hospital with suspected stroke (i.e. loss of coordination, confused, headaches and vomiting) was put on a bed with the bed rails up. No bumper pads were attached and consequently her leg fell through the rail causing a 10cm deep laceration to her shin. She required 10 weeks worth of follow up care i.e. changing dressings and analgesic patches being applied, and she lost a lot of confidence. Clinical negligence claim settled for £7,500.
