Pediatric support module for patient support apparatus

A patient support apparatus comprising:

• a support structure comprising a head end, a foot end, a base, and a patient support deck, the patient support deck comprising a first fowler section at the head end and a foot section at the foot end, and a seat section between the first fowler section and the foot section, the first fowler section capable of articulating relative to the base;
• and
• a pediatric support module integrated into the patient support deck at the seat section, the pediatric support module comprising a lid and a body, the body comprising a seat portion and a storage compartment disposed below the seat portion, wherein:
• the lid is configured to articulate relative to the body and the first fowler section of the patient support deck,
• the lid comprises a second fowler section of the pediatric support module, and
• the second fowler section is configured to articulate relative to the body and relative to the first fowler section;
• the patient support apparatus further comprising a mattress disposed above the patient support deck and configured to fold upon itself, and wherein a mattress strap retains the folded mattress at the foot end, in a position spaced from the pediatric support module in a direction towards the foot end.