Caregiver Siderail Controls
18 Hillrom Progressa ICU Hospital Bed Instructions for Use (171528 REV 15)
Another way to do this is Press Knee Up instead of Foot Up, then use the Trendelenburg control.
Alternately press Head up and Trendelenburg if you wish to adjust the head of bed angle with respect to
Trendelenburg.
FLEXAFOOT FEATURE (FOOT EXTEND/RETRACT)
The length of the bed can be adjusted using the extend or retract controls. This feature allows the
Hillrom Progressa ICU Hospital Bed to be customized to the patient's height. The foot section can be
retracted 10" (25 cm). To lock out a control, refer to “Lockout Controls” on page 14.
Make sure that the footboard is approximately 1-2" (25-51 mm) from the patient’s heels.
Warning—Do not use ankle restraints when you activate this feature; injury to the patient may occur.
TRENDELENBURG OR REVERSE TRENDELENBURG
The Hillrom Progressa ICU Hospital Bed is capable of 13° Trendelenburg. Reverse Trendelenburg can
achieve 18° (beds without Chair Egress) or 20° (beds with Chair Egress). The powered Trendelenburg and
Reverse Trendelenburg controls can be activated at any bed height.
Retract the foot section to achieve full Reverse Trendelenburg.
Warning—Trendelenburg/Reverse Trendelenburg may cause linens, drainage bags, and other
equipment to come in contact with the floor. Follow facility protocol if they touch the floor. Injury could
occur.
Caution—While articulating in the Trendelenburg position, make sure there is adequate headwall
clearance. Equipment damage may occur.
To Activate:
• Press and hold the Foot Extend control to extend the foot section.
• Press and hold the Foot Retract control to retract the foot section.
To Activate
• Trendelenburg - Press and hold the Trendelenburg control. The foot end of the bed
raises relative to the head end.
• Reverse Trendelenburg - Press and hold the Reverse Trendelenburg control. The head
end of the bed raises relative to the foot end.