摘要 |
A bed assembly (10) includes a frame (22) formed of four frame sections (24-28) which are coupled to one another by means of hinged joints 32. A head retention panel (34) is coupled to the head rest section (24) and can move therewith. A torso retention panel (36) is coupled to a seat section of the frame. A CPR override mechanism is provided, with a manually operated actuator (40) fitted to a sub-frame (42) of the bed assembly (10). The actuator (40) is located in a position beyond the lateral extent of the retention panels (34, 36). The actuator is therefore not obstructed by the retention panels (34, 36) and allows the retention panels to be moved during the time in which it is activated by hospital staff. It is preferred that the actuator (40) is located proximate the knee break (44) of the frame (22). |