A patient support apparatus has a lower frame and an upper supported above
the lower frame and movable relative to the lower frame. A plurality of
casters are coupled to the lower frame. A wheel is movable relative to
the lower frame between a lowered position engaging the floor and a
raised position spaced from the floor. A drive assembly is coupled to the
wheel and is operable to drive the wheel to propel the patient support
apparatus along the floor. A foot pedal is coupled to the lower frame and
is movable to raise and lower the wheel relative to the floor.