Head and Intermediate Siderails
22 Progressa+ Bed Instructions for Use (216321 REV 2)
If the foot section is in the down position when Reverse Trendelenburg is activated, the foot section will
automatically raise. This prevents the articulated foot section from interfering with the floor.
The Progressa+ Bed will not move to the Trendelenburg/Reverse Trendelenburg position if the bed
up/down controls are locked out.
BOOST POSITION SYSTEM
The Boost Position System’s one-button control levels the legs and head and puts the bed into
Trendelenburg. This is helpful when you need to reposition the patient toward the head end of the bed.
The Boost Position System will not operate if any bed functions are locked out.
To Activate
– The head and foot sections will go to the flat position.
– The bed height may adjust.
– If desired, you can continue to hold the control, the bed will transition to the Trendelenburg
position.
2. Release the Boost control when the desired position is reached.
3. Reposition the patient as needed.
To return to the flat position, press and hold the Bed Flat control. If the bed has an air system, press
Surface menu control and then the desired surface therapy mode on the GCI screen.
CHAIR POSITIONS
The Chair control is located on the caregiver control panel or caregiver pendant.
The Progressa+ Bed will not move to a chair position if any of the articulation controls are locked out.
Return to the flat position—press and hold the Bed Flat control to return the bed to the
flat position (refer to “Bed Flat Control” on page 26).
or
Press the opposite control. (If in Trendelenburg, press Reverse Trendelenburg. If in
Reverse Trendelenburg, press Trendelenburg.) When the level position is reached, the
bed will pause.
1. Press and hold the Boost control on the siderail. These will occur:
– If the bed has an air system, the surface will go into P-Max Inflate for 30
minutes.
Look at the Chair image on the outside of the intermediate siderail to determine the chair positions
available on the Progressa+ Bed. Refer to “Surface (mattress) and Bed Frame Compatibility” on
page 125.
Use the chair control to put the Progressa+ Bed in one of three chair positions:
• Dining Chair position