Patent ID: 8844075
Filing Date: 2014-09-30
Classification: A61G

Abstract:
1. A patient support apparatus comprising a deck having a head end, and a foot deck section at a foot end, and at least a first receiver positioned at the foot end of the foot deck section, the deck having a first length, a foot panel removably coupleable to the receiver to extend the length of the deck to a second length longer than the first length, the foot panel including a first connector engaging the first receiver to couple the foot panel to the foot end of the deck to support the foot panel from the deck when the foot panel is coupled to the receiver, the first connector disengageable from the first receiver to uncouple the foot panel from the foot end of the deck, and an inflatable bladder assembly positioned on the foot panel and configured to provide support for a portion of a person supported on the patient support apparatus, the inflatable bladder assembly secured to the foot panel for removal therewith when the foot panel is removed from the deck, wherein the first connector includes an integral pneumatic coupler connected to a pneumatic conduit for inflating the inflatable bladder assembly.