Caregiver Siderail Controls
24 Progressa™ Bed User Manual (171528 REV 1)
3. Press and hold the Chair control until the bed reaches Full Chair and lowers completely.
NOTE:
The patient deck first tilts back and then lowers as it goes to the Full Chair position.
• Whenever the bed beeps three times, follow the on-screen prompts to help you through
the correct procedure for Chair Egress.
• Monitor the patient, patient lines, and drainage devices.
• For patient comfort, remove patients pillow before moving the bed to the chair egress
position.
• Remove the top sheet and any other items that may restrict leg movement before
egressing the patient from the bed.
4. On beds with an air surface, the GCI will indicate when the seat is deflating. Wait until the
mattress deflates fully and the bed beeps three times.
NOTE:
Pressing cancel on the GCI screen will re-inflate mattress.
5. Press and hold the Chair control again. The frame will tilt forward to put the patient's feet
closer to the floor.
– One beep will sound when maximum tilt is reached.
6. If needed, press and hold the Chair control to inflate the back section of the mattress to assist
with the patient egress until desired amount.
7. Make sure the patient's feet are on the floor and clear of all obstructions and trip hazards
including the deflated surface and linens. Monitor the patient and patient lines during bed
egress. Assist the patient with egress.
WARNING:
Wait for the bed to complete all frame articulations and mattress deflations and the patient’s feet
are touching the floor before the patient exits the bed. Patient injury could occur.
To Deactivate
To move the bed out of a chair position, press and hold the Bed Flat control.
WARNING:
The patient’s feet must be supported by the floor at all times while in the exit
chair position. Injury to the patient may occur from improper positioning.
WARNING:
Do not transport a patient with the bed in the chair egress position. Injury to the patient may occur.
WARNING:
Do not use ankle restraints when activating this feature. Injury to the patient may occur.
WARNING:
Observe lines, drainage bags, and linens closely during chair positioning. Patient injury can occur.
WARNING:
If bed sheets contact the floor during Chair Egress, follow standard infection control procedures.