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Proxima®

The Proxima’s industry-leading floor-level mattress platform helps mitigate the risk of falls in hospitals and other acute care settings.

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Advanced falls management for acute care

Medical beds play an integral role in the care of patients, reducing the potential for harm, and improving general safety. With a wealth of clinical functionality and practical features, the Proxima places patient safety at the centre of its design.

Adjustable height and length

  • Lowers to 115 mm (11.5 cm), helping to reduce the risk of falls and associated injuries
  • Raises to a full nursing height of 815 mm (81.5 cm) allowing care tasks to be executed at an appropriate height
  • Built-in adjustment to increase bed length by up to 200 mm (20 cm)

Rapid CPR positioning plus pre-programmed profiling functions for pressure relief and comfort

  • Rapid patient positioning for CPR
  • Pre-programmed care and comfort positions that can help reduce pressure risk
  • Pre-programmed profiling functions:
       - Backrest with BodyMove™
       - Legrest
       - Trendelenburg 12 degrees
  • Compact attendant handset with two-touch operation “select and activate” to prevent accidental or unauthorised use
  • A patient handset with a limited degree of adjustment for extra comfort where needed

Enhanced manoeuvrability and customisation

  • Quattro castors for effortless manoeuvrability 
  • Robust UniSafe braking system
  • For a warmer look, opt for wood head and footboards
Measurements & dimensions
  • Mattress platform height range: 115 mm to 815 mm (11.5 to 81.5 cm)
  • Overall dimensions: Width 1060 mm x length 2160 mm (106 x 216 cm)
  • Overall dimensions with length extension: Width 1060 mm x length 2360 mm (106 x 236 cm)
  • Mattress size (standard): Width 900 mm x length 2000 mm (90 x 200 cm)
  • Mattress size with length extension: Width 900 mm x length 2200 mm (90 x 220 cm)
  • Safe working load 275 kg (43 st)
  • Max. patient weight 210 kg (33 st)
  • Bed weight 136 kg (21 st)
  • Profiling functions: Backrest with auto-regression BodyMove technology, backrest max. angle 71 degrees, legrest max. angle 36 degrees, Trendelenburg function (12 degrees)
  • UniSafe braking system 2 sets of brakes, each secures 4 castors
  • Quattro castors, combined with a lockable directional castor, enable moving and positioning of the bed with ease. Castor diameter: 100 mm (10 cm)
  • Blow-moulded head and footboards feature smooth, easy-clean surfaces that inhibit the ingress of fluids, and integrated wiring supports infection control and prevention
  • Maximum lifting pole load 75 kg (12 st)
  • Linen Holder 
  • Liquid ingress protection IPX6
Warranty
  • Frame: 10 years 
  • Electrical/parts: 2 years

Compatible accessories

Folding side rails for: Empresa®, Altida™ and Proxima®.
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Folding side rails

Sold as a set of two, these folding side rails are intended to help to create a safer environment for the bed user. With their unique design, these side rails allow for ease of movement and transfers.

Protectors for bed for: Empresa® and Proxima®.
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ProTect SideRail™

Offering improved safety and aesthetics, ProTect is a concealed side rail system incorporating mesh and integrated padding. 

Bed lever for: FloorBed® 1, FloorBed® 2, CommunityBed™, Proxima®, Contesa® and Empresa®.
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Bed lever

The bed lever securely fixes to either side of the bed frame providing support for bed mobility and transfers.

Lifting pole for beds for: FloorBed® 1, FloorBed® 2, CommunityBed™, Proxima® , Contesa® and Empresa®.
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Lifting pole

The lifting pole is designed to be a safe and convenient solution to assist service users with sitting up or changing position in bed. 

Mattresses infill for beds for: FloorBed® 1, FloorBed® 2, CommunityBed™, Empresa®, Altida™ and Proxima®.
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Mattress infill

Designed to fit down both sides of a standard mattress in between the mattress and the side rail, the Mattress Infill consists of a length of foam encapsulated with a PU coated fabric cover.

IV pole for beds for Proxima®.
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IV pole

Our IV pole is specially designed to attach securely to the bed frame to enhance stability and ensure clear floor space beneath the bed.

Under bed light for Proxima®.
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Under bed light

The under bed light makes it easier for patients and staff to find their way at night in the dark to prevent falling accidents and to make them feel safe.

Urine bag holder for beds for Proxima®.
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Urine bag holder

Convenient placement for patients who require a catheter

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Choosing the right bed

Following these steps here will guide your choice of bed
Is your service user someone who:
  • Is more than 146 tall?
  • Weighs more than 40kg?
  • Has a BMI of more than 17?
No
Does your service user require high side rails (over 45 cm high from mattress platform)?
No
Is your service user less than 75 cm tall?
No
Consider FloorBed or CommunityBed with Junior Kit to meet children’s standard BS EN 50637:2017
Yes
Consider standard Accora bed that meets BS EN 60601-2-52
Yes
Consider a crib or alternative product
Yes
Consider a cot or alternative product

Choosing the right bed

Download our guide and follow these steps to choose the right bed for your needs.
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FloorBed 1 Plus

FloorBed 1 Plus

For larger clients who need more room, the FloorBed 1 Plus has a width of 1050 mm (105 cm), and can be extended to a length of 2134 mm (213.4 cm).

With a floor-level height of 78 mm (7.8 cm), it delivers all the benefits of FloorBed 1.

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Why equipment stores and care providers choose Accora

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Functionality for optimal care

Our beds incorporate FloorBed technology, a proven measure in reducing falls and related injuries. They also offer full profiling functionality that helps deliver care and promote independence.

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Long-term value equipment

Our beds are designed to be adaptable to the changing needs of individual clients, and accommodating multiple users over time.

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Versatile designs

Our range is designed to suit a variety of settings, from simple and practical designs for community settings to beds with an elegant aesthetic capable of matching any nursing home décor.

See why people love Accora profiling beds

Senior Manual Handling Advisor

"I like how low the bed goes, it’s better than any other acute bed."

HES Advisor

"Not all hi-lo beds go as low as this [Proxima]"

Moving and Handling Advisor

"The chair position is so comfy and would aid recovery."

Harm Free Care Practitioner

"There’s less risk of injuries from falls and positioning the handset controls are straight forward."

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