For Sale HILL-ROM Progressa Hospital Bed

**Hill‑Rom Progressa Bed System paired with the Treatment Air Surface mattress option (which in the manufacturer’s naming is equivalent to their “Therapy Surface – Powered Air” variant). I’ll cover features and benefits first, then dive into specifications, and finally list considerations for deployment.

✅ Features & Benefits
Advanced Surface Therapy for Skin & Pressure Management

The Treatment Air Surface (i.e., the powered-air “therapy surface” on the Progressa) actively redistributes pressure via air cells and automatic adjustment of support zones. This helps prevent and manage pressure injuries in patients at high risk (immobile, ICU, long-stay).
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It also incorporates micro-climate management (ventilation of heat and moisture) to reduce skin shear, moisture build-up and friction — important in long-term bedded patients.
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Because the frame & surface are integrated, the system supports articulations, tilt, chair position, etc., while maintaining effective surface support. That means the mattress works in tandem with the bed’s advanced positioning (e.g., FullChair®, side-egress, chair-egress) to support early mobility and repositioning.
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Mobility & Workflow Benefits

The bed is designed not just for static bedside stays: it supports early mobilization protocols (“Breathe → Tilt → Sit → Stand → Move”) which is enhanced by the mattress surface enabling safe repositioning and patient transfers.
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For clinicians and caregivers, the integrated system reduces the manual burden of repositioning patients (since the surface handles pressure redistribution) and enables better patient comfort, fewer pressure-injury interventions, potentially shorter stays or fewer complications.

For an institution, using a high-end treatment-air surface means improved outcomes, reduced incidence of pressure ulcers (and associated costs), and alignment with best-practice wound-prevention protocols.

Safety & Compatibility with Complex Patients

Because the surface is “powered air” and paired with a bed frame designed for high acuity (ICU, ventilated patients, complex care), it supports heavier patients, imaging compatibility, articulation for procedures, etc. The synergy of bed + mattress is important.

The fact that the mattress works in concert with the bed’s features (tilt, chair mode, etc) means fewer workarounds, fewer add-on surfaces, and a “one-system” solution rather than piecing together bed + third-party surface.

📋 Key Specifications

Below are some of the key specs of the bed system + mattress (therapy surface variant) as pulled from manufacturer documents. Always check your specific configuration when ordering.

Bed Frame / System Specs

Overall length: Foot section extended ~ 248.9 cm (98″); foot section retracted ~ 223.5 cm (88″).
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Overall width (siderails up): ~ 40.5″ (103 cm).
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Height range (top of seat section to floor): Minimum ~ 16.5″ (41.9 cm); maximum ~ 35.7″ (90.7 cm).
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Articulation: Head section ~ 0°-67° (or up to 77° with chair-egress option)
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Thigh section ~ 0°-30°
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Foot section ~ 0°-70° (depending on mode)
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Compatible with C-arm imaging: yes (clearance, radiolucent deck)
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Mattress (Therapy Surface – Powered Air) Specs

Mattress width: ~ 35.5″ (90.2 cm).
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Mattress length: ~ 84″ (213 cm).
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Mattress height (thickness): ~ 8.34″ (21.2 cm / ~8.3″) for therapy/pulmonary surfaces.
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Mattress weight: Therapy surface ~ 45 lbs (≈20.5 kg).
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Safe working load: For the bed + mattress system: Therapy Surface safe working load listed ~ 650 lbs (~295 kg) in some spec sheets.
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📝 Considerations / Things to Check

Make sure you are ordering the “Therapy Surface / Powered Air” version, as there are multiple surface options (Prevention Surface, Therapy Surface, Pulmonary Surface) with differing features. The “Treatment Air” terminology corresponds to the powered air Therapy Surface.
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Ensure compatibility of mattress & bed frame—some accessories like CLRT or P&V are only on the “Pulmonary Surface” variant. If you only need pressure injury prevention (not pulmonary therapy), the Therapy Surface may suffice (and cost less).

Confirm facility electrical supply, power backup (for the powered air surface), and maintenance/service needs for the mattress inflation system.

Evaluate room footprint and clearance, especially given mattress thickness and bed articulation.

Carefully check mattress maintenance: powered air systems tend to require servicing (compressor, alarms, sensors) and replacement intervals may differ from simple foam surfaces.

Training: staff must understand how the mattress works (air cells, auto adjustment, patient weight input) for optimal pressure redistribution—e.g., ensuring sheets are properly sized, patient weight entered if required.

Cost vs benefit: While a powered air surface (Treatment Air) adds cost, if your patient population is high risk for pressure injury (or long stay, ICU, etc) the ROI (reduced ulcers, length of stay, complications) may justify it.

Consider infection control: check the mattress cover, cleanability, whether the system supports decontamination per your facility’s protocols.

If your patient population includes very large/bariatric patients, ensure the safe working load covers them and that mattress width/length meets admission criteria.

🎯 Summary

Adding the Therapy Surface (powered air “Treatment Air”) mattress to the Progressa bed system substantially enhances the bed’s capability—in particular for pressure injury prevention and for patients who are immobile or at high risk. Combined with the advanced bed frame (mobility support, egress positions, imaging compatibility, etc), you end up with a high-end solution suited for ICU, acute care, or high-acuity long-stay settings.

If your facility treats patients who are immobile for extended periods, have high risk of skin breakdown, or need flexible positioning/therapeutic surfaces, then this combination is a strong investment. On the other hand, if your patient population is lower acuity (short stay, minimal mobility issues), you might ask whether a less advanced surface would suffice and yield better cost-value.

Available in San Diego California and Richmond Virginia

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