Patient support having an adjustable popliteal length apparatus, system and method

摘要

A patient support is provided. The patient support is configurable to support a patient in a horizontal position and a seated position. The patient support includes a back section, and a thigh section coupled to the back section. The patient support also includes an adjustment member coupled to the thigh section. The adjustment member is movable to lengthen the thigh section. The patient support also includes a foot section coupled to the adjustment member. The foot section is pivotable into a first position substantially parallel to the thigh section to a second position substantially perpendicular to the thigh section.

主权项

1. A patient support, comprising: a frame, a back section movable relative to the frame, a seat section movable relative to the frame independently from the back section, the seat section movable along the longitudinal length of the frame, a thigh section, an adjustment member coupled to the thigh section, the adjustment member being movable to lengthen the thigh section, and a foot section coupled to the adjustment member, the foot section being pivotable between a first position substantially parallel to the thigh section and a second position wherein the foot section is not parallel to the thigh section.