EXTENDABLE SUPPORT ASSEMBLY FOR A PATIENT SUPPORT DEVICE
There is provided a backrest pivoting system having a backrest and an actuator for pivoting the backrest. The actuator is pivotably connected to the backrest by a pivot defining a first pivot axis. The backrest is configured to pivot about a guide member which defines a second pivot axis coaxial with the first pivot axis. There is also provided a backrest pivoting system including an actuator and a resilient member mounted in series with the actuator. There is also provided an extendable user support assembly comprising a lower body support panel and a core support panel supported by a frame, the lower body support panel being translatable relative to the frame such that an opening is created between the lower body support panel and the core support panel when the lower body support panel is translated away from the core support panel. There is also provided a method for placing a bed in a vascular position.
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18 . An extendable support assembly for a patient support device comprising:
a frame;
at least one core support panel supported by the frame; and
at least one lower body support panel pivotably connected to the frame, the at least one lower body support panel having a surface being located adjacent the core support panel, the lower body support panel being translatable along the frame away from the core support panel to form an opening between the lower body support panel and the core support panel.
19 . The extendable support assembly as claimed in claim 18 , further comprising an extension member having a first portion pivotably connected to the core support panel and a second portion telescopically engaging the at least one lower body support panel.
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35 . The extendable support assembly as claimed in claim 19 , wherein the extension member comprises a pair of spaced-apart rigid rods extending longitudinally relative to the bed.
36 . The extendable support assembly as claimed in claim 35 , wherein the at least one lower body support panel includes a pair of longitudinal bores sized and shaped for receiving the pair of rigid rods.
37 . The extendable support assembly as claimed in claim 18 , wherein the at least one lower body support panel is pivotable when the lower body support panel is retracted or extended.
38 . The extendable support assembly as claimed in claim 19 , wherein the extension member is configured to support part of the mattress.
39 . The extendable support assembly as claimed in claim 19 , wherein the extension member is configured to be controlled using a handle.
40 . The extendable support assembly as claimed in claim 19 , wherein the extension member is configured to be controlled using an actuator.
41 . The extendable support assembly as claimed in claim 18 , where the at least one lower body support panel is adapted to be placed in predetermined intermediate positions between the fully extended and the fully retracted positions.
42 . The extendable support assembly as claimed in claim 19 , wherein the extension member is configured to extend 10 inches or less from the fully retracted to the fully extended position.
43 . The extendable support assembly as claimed in claim 19 , wherein the extension member is configured to extend 11 inches or more from the fully retracted to the fully extended position.
44 . The extendable support assembly as claimed in claim 18 , wherein the patient support device is a bed.
45 . The extendable support assembly as claimed in claim 18 , wherein the patient support device is configured to receive a mattress.
46 . The extendable support assembly as claimed in claim 19 , wherein the at least one lower body surface panel and the at least one core support panel are pivotable by a lower body actuator.