Abstract: A patient's hip surgery support plate in the form of a posterior sacral support unit is locked to an operating table support frame. A separate anterior pelvic support unit is then positioned over the patient and joined to the sacral support unit via a post extending from the top of the sacral support unit. Both units are movably adjustable in the vertical and horizontal plane to accommodate a wide range of patient sizes for surgery where lateral decubitus positioning of the patient is required.

Abstract: A pulmonary therapy apparatus including a proning device for turning a patient, a chest binding and compression device, or an oscillatory motion patient support.

Abstract: An operating device for influencing medical image information items displayed at a display surface with a movable operating element has a motion acquisition system for quantitatively determining adjustment motions of the operating element, with the representation of the image information items displayed at the display surface being influenced solely by motions of the operating element.

Abstract: A patient positioning device includes a table for supporting the patient, and having opposite sides with male indexing nodules extending outwardly along each side edge of the table. A lock bar extends across the table and has opposite ends with a female recess to retentively engage opposing pairs of nodules on the side edges of the table. A patient restraint member mates with the lock bar to provide for repeatable and accurate positioning of the patient on the treatment table.

Abstract: The transport and securing system of the present invention is utilized in conjunction with a wrist and ankle mechanical restraint system applied to a subject, which releasably secures the restrained subject to the transport and securing system, to easily and quickly transport the restrained subject and secure the subject to an ordinary bed, or any other stationary structure, without removing the subject's mechanical restraints. A instant release mechanism enables a single staff member to immediately disconnect the transport and securing system from the stationary structure so that the restrained subject may me quickly transported into another location without releasing the subject from the mechanical restraint system. The inventive transport and securing system includes optional releasable chest and stomach straps to supplement the mechanical restraint system. Alternately, the inventive transport and securing system may be configured to utilize an upper body protection and face shield system.

Abstract: A system for restraining the upper torso of a child or infant for diapering activities. The system provides a stable base (10) onto which the child is laid, and provides restraining straps (16) which are attached to the base (10) and arranged over the chest of the child in a crisscrossing manner. The child is prevented from rolling, sitting and sliding by the combined action of the restraining straps (16) and the stable base (10). The system effectively controls movement of the child's upper torso and maintains the child in a proper diapering position.

Abstract: A system for restraining the upper torso of a child or infant for diapering activities. The system provides a stable base (10) onto which the child is laid, and provides restraining straps (16) which are attached to the base (10) and arranged over the chest of the child in a crisscrossing manner. The child is prevented from rolling, sitting and sliding by the combined action of the restraining straps (16) and the stable base (10). The system effectively controls movement of the child's upper torso and maintains the child in a proper diapering position.

Abstract: A device for stabilizing a patient's head on a spine board while allowing longitudinal and rotational movement in conjunction with the body and a method of use for the device are disclosed. The device is comprised of a head harness, a forehead strap, a chin strap, a crown strap and a lateral stabilization strap. The head harness has a skid plate, located on the side of the head harness that rests on a spine board, that is adapted for low friction engagement with the spine board. A patient in a cervical collar is placed on a spine board, the head harness is positioned beneath the patient's head and attached to the spine board. The forehead strap, chin strap, and crown strap are attached to the head harness. The lateral stabilization strap is then attached to the head harness and the attaching straps.

Abstract: A stretcher including a substantially rigid cavity defined by a base, opposing ends extending upwardly from the base, and opposing sidewalls disposed between the opposing ends and extending upwardly from the base. Each of the opposing sidewalls includes at least one low section so that a human limb can be extended out of the cavity to maneuver the stretcher.

Abstract: A base headboard for supporting the back of an injured person's head has an elongated slot with teeth racks disposed on either side of the injured person's head. The headboard also comprises straps for attaching to a spine board. Two side head blocks are removably attached to the headboard using plunger-type locks that engage an elongated slot on each side of a center portion of the headboard. Each lock is engaged to a slot of the headboard through a separate elongated slot in the corresponding head block. Advantageously, a head block may be adjusted by moving the engagement of the lock along each independent slot in the headboard and head block, respectively. In addition, a head block may be rotated around its lock.

Abstract: A restraining harness for use in land vehicles including a torso binder and an anchor assembly for securing the torso binder adjacent a seat so as to restrain a handcuffed prisoner. A number of releasable fasteners associated with the torso binder and the anchor assembly permit the torso binder to be rapidly attached and detached from the torso binder.

Abstract: A spine protecting strap apparatus for trauma victim transportation has a longitudinal zipper with each side configured for detachable connection to the edges and at the head end of the supporting carrier. A plurality of adjustable length, transverse strap assemblies with releasable, slack take-ups have one end permanently connected to either side of the longitudinal zipper and the opposite end configured for detachable connection to corresponding edges of the carrier, so that, with the longitudinal zipper fully closed and the detachable connections connected to the carrier, the transverse straps are effectively connected across the width of the carrier and the straps can be tightened in order to immobilize the victim's body for transportation.

Abstract: A base headboard for supporting the back of an injured person's head has an elongated slot with teeth racks disposed on either side of the injured person's head. The headboard also comprises straps for attaching to a spine board. Two side head blocks are removably attached to the headboard using plunger-type locks that engage an elongated slot on each side of a center portion of the headboard. Each lock is engaged to a slot of the headboard through a separate elongated slot in the corresponding head block. Advantageously, a head block may be adjusted by moving the engagement of the lock along each independent slot in the headboard and head block, respectively. In addition, a head block may be rotated around its lock.

Abstract: A spine board is equipped with a cervical spine restraint comprising a lower pad, which is adapted to overlie a portion of the spine board and which has a central portion and two lateral portions, and further comprising two lateral pads, each of which is attached to one of the lateral portions. The lower pad has a positionable pad, which is hinged to the central portion of the lower pad and which is positionable in a position wherein the positionable pad overlies the central portion of the lower pad and a position wherein the positionable pad overlies a portion of the spine board but does not overlie the central portion of the lower pad.

Abstract: An emergency neck restraint for small children and infants. This restraint is designed to be adjustable to fit the necks of infants and toddlers. It is made from a rectangular sheet which is reinforced on its edges. Attached to the edges of this sheet are two pairs of straps. The straps from one side of the sheet connect with the straps from the other side of the sheet. Between these straps are two slits in the sheet. When the invention is used the sheet is folded. and rolled toward and up to the slits. This rolled sheet is placed behind a patient's neck and the roll is folded in a U-shaped support around the patient's neck. The ends of the roll are connected with one pair of straps. The unrolled portion of the sheet can be folded under the patient's shoulders to align the cervical spine.

Abstract: A molded plastic spine board having specialized padding strategically located in the board and stiffing members. The specialized padding reduces patient discomfort and aids perfusion in the regions that are in contact with the board while the patient is immobilized on the board thereby helping to prevent tissue ischemia and pressure ulcer formation. The stiffening members strengthen the board eliminating deflection of the board thereby keeping the patient immobilized while eliminating artifacts (shadows and interference) in x-rays thereby ensuring good x-ray examination.

Abstract: A patient support for an external counterpulsation cardiac assist procedure. The patient support includes: a base; and at least one support connected to the base for maintaining at least a portion of the patient above a tabletop during a positive pressure portion of the external counterpulsation cardiac assist procedure. In one embodiment, the base is a tabletop and the at least one support is movably supported on the table top in lateral and/or vertical directions. In another embodiment, the base is higher than the tabletop and the at least one support is a sling.

Abstract: A patient immobilization device comprises a backboard having a front side and a back side, and a pair of opposing paddles slidably mounted on the backboard. The paddles are configured to move between a storage position and a support position, to support the head of a patient. Each paddle has a leg portion depending therefrom and extends through a respective slot formed in the backboard between the front and back and sides. A spanning portion of the paddle depends from the leg portion and engages the back side of the backboard to secure the paddle to the backboard. The spanning portion moves in a generally arcuate path between the storage and support positions.

Abstract: A spine board is equipped with a cervical spine restraint comprising a lower pad, which is adapted to overlie a portion of the spine board and which has a central portion and two lateral portions, and further comprising two lateral pads, each of which is attached to one of the lateral portions. The lower pad has a positionable pad, which is hinged to the central portion of the lower pad and which is positionable in a position wherein the positionable pad overlies the central portion of the lower pad and a position wherein the positionable pad overlies a portion of the spine board but does not overlie the central portion of the lower pad.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for use in diagnostic procedures using an MRI unit, CT Scan unit or x-ray unit, comprising a patient resting surface to which a patient's chest, shoulders, knees and lower legs are firmly, but comfortably secured, immobilizing the patient, a foot plate upon which the patient's feet rest or are secured, a pressure creating apparatus which applies a predictable, controllable and variable pressure to the patient's skeleton, joints and spine, and further immobilizes the patient who is secured to the patient resting surface and foot plate with immobilizers, an anchor securing the pressure creating apparatus to the second end of the patient resting surface.

Abstract: Patients on immobilization backboards may be elevated by selective attachment to a separate stand. The stand may be attached to the foot end of the backboard to raise the patient's feet. The stand may be attached to the head end of the backboard to raise a patient's head. The stands are collapsible for convenient storage. Optionally, straps or other mechanisms are provided for selectively attaching a patient's ankle or arms to the backboard while the patient is elevated.

Abstract: A large body stretcher dimensioned to accommodate large-bodied persons and foldable to conserve space. The stretcher provides a patient support surface comprising a first board and a second board that are secured together and foldable along a longitudinal axis. The stretcher may conveniently be secured, via a securing arrangement, to a host cot. The stretcher further provides rotatable backrest portions that permit the backrest of the host cot to be raised in order to assist patients who can benefit from being transported in an upright or seated position. The stretcher further provides a plurality of retaining channels so that the restraining straps of the host cot are available for use with a patient placed upon the large body stretcher. Handholds are provided to allow convenient use of the stretcher as a standalone apparatus.

Abstract: Transitional support for physically challenged persons. The support has a flexible inelastic base sheet with flexible inelastic loops at parallel edges to accommodate removable rigid poles. Pull straps on the sheet may be included to pull a person along the floor. To provide for a sitting support, a back sheet can be provided to join with the folded base sheet as a back restraint.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to the field of rigid shell extricators for immobilizing and transporting traumatized persons. An extricator (1) bears one or more niches (6) and (6a) obtained in the thickness of the extricator itself in correspondence with the occipital area and of the torso of the traumatized person. Each of said niches is provided with a lid, respectively (8) and (8a). Inside the niches (6) and (6a) are stowed the holding belts which can be extracted through openings (12) present peripherally in the thickness of said extricator.

Abstract: A headpiece for providing support to the head of a patient includes neck and head support plates. The neck support plate is pivotally attached to a surgical table and is pivotal about a neck support plate axis. A head support plate is pivotally attached to the neck support plate and is pivotal with respect to the neck support plate about a head support plate axis. A first lever is pivotally attached to the head support plate. A first locking mechanism moves between locked and released positions when the first lever pivots. The head support plate can pivot with respect to the neck support plate when the first locking mechanism is in the released position. A second lever includes a first arm pivotally attached to the head support plate and configured to pivot about a second axis and a second arm pivotally attached to the neck support plate and configured to pivot about a third axis. The first arm pivots with respect to the second arm in response to pivoting of the head support plate.

Abstract: A physical restraining pad assembly including a pad constructed of a flexible, breathable material of a size and shape to cover the body of an individual with arms outstretched. An outer mesh covering encloses the pad. A plurality of spaced handles are positioned on a back side of the pad for use by an attendant. The pad has a viewing window of a size and shape to allow the attendant to see through the pad for observing the individual being restrained. Complementary touch fasteners on a pair of such pads may be used by two attendants to restrain an individual between them. A single pad with complementary touch fasteners on opposing sides may be used to restrain an individual by wrapping the individual within the pad with the complementary touch fasteners engaged with each other.

Abstract: A patient transport device is disclosed which includes a seat member, a back member, a leg supporting member, and a head supporting member. The device may be unfolded to a position wherein the patient may be transferred thereon in a supine position. The back member may be selectively adjustably positioned with respect to the seat member so that the patient may be transferred thereon in a sitting position with either the patient's legs hanging downwardly from the seat member or extending outwardly therefrom in a horizontal position. Various carrying straps are provided on the device to enable the patient to be easily transported in either the supine position or in a seated position. Restraining straps are also provided.

Abstract: An extricating device for persons with spinal injuries including a support board positionable on the back, neck, and head of the person. The support board is conformable to the back, neck, and back of the person. The support board includes a main section and an upper section extending upwardly from the main section. The upper section is positionable under the neck and head of the person. A plurality of straps are coupled with the support board for securing the support board to the person. Each of the straps are adjustable.

Abstract: An arm holding device. The device includes a waist band, a groin strap fitted with an attachment/release buckle, and arms bands which are slidably attached to the waist band. The attachment/release buckle on the groin strap makes placing and removing the device on the patient a simple process. The slidably attached arm bands give the patient limited movement of their arms, while effectively holding the arms of the patient to prevent the patient from aggravating an injury. The device is made of flexible materials to provide as much comfort as possible for the patient, while still being effective.

Abstract: A portable cervical traction apparatus includes a head receiving member having a U-shaped configuration and a chin strap for being secured to the back of a person's head. The head receiving member includes a protrusion for engaging the occipital bone of the person's head. The apparatus includes a base member contoured to rest atop a person's shoulders. An air cylinder is attached to the base member and includes a shaft extendable therefrom by actuation of an air pump. The shaft is coupled to the head receiving member such that the head receiving member is incrementally moved away from the base member upon actuation of the air cylinder, whereby to relieve cervical pressure or tension.

Abstract: A medical backboard apparatus for providing improved patient care. The medical backboard apparatus includes a board assembly including a board member having a top, a bottom, a head portion, and a foot portion, and also having a plurality of hand-hold slots being spaced along a perimeter thereof and being disposed therethrough; and also includes a board support member being attached to the board member; and further includes a head fastening assembly being connected to the board member for restraining a person's head upon the board member; and also includes an elongate intravenous feeding support member being pivotally attached to the board member; and further includes heating elements including a power line being disposed in the board member; and also includes a defibrillating assembly being attached to the board member.

Abstract: An emergency stretcher kit is used in the treatment of certain bone and joint injuries. The kit includes a mat formed with an absorbent layer and an impermeable layer. A pocket attached to the absorbent layer contains a dual compartment packet having a thermal composition inside. The seal between the compartments is broken and the thermal composition is mixed to create an endothermic reaction to cool the pocket. The mat has Velcro straps and contact adhesive patches to secure the mat on a backboard and about the patient.

Abstract: A backboard having mounting members disposed along the board side edges. The invention provides a number of adjustable straps adapted to being releasably attached to the mounting members. One strap is extended over a patient's lower extremities and attached to the mounting members on each side of the patient. Another strap is positioned over the forehead of a patient and attached to mounting members on each side of the patient's head. Another strap is positioned over the chin area of a patient and attached to mounting members on each side of the patient's head. The chin strap mounting members are positioned closer to the board top than the forehead strap mounting members.

Abstract: A back protection shield, which includes at least one anatomic shell-like body made of substantially rigid material and longer than wider, so as to extend longitudinally and cover a substantial portion of user's backbone. The shield has a concave inner surface designed to face, in use, the user's back and a convex outer surface and at least one series of spaced stiffening ribs which extend at least partly in a transverse direction.

Abstract: An emergency inflatable spinal support device configured for use with a rigid backboard includes an inflatable bladder configured to be removable coupled to the backboard to conform to spaces between the backboard and the patient. Straps can be attached to the bladder to removable couple the bladder to the backboard. The inflatable bladder is expandable and collapsible between a first, uninflated configuration, and a second, inflated configuration. The bladder includes a lower surface to abut to the backboard, and an upper surface to conform to a patient's body. The upper surface may be concave when inflated. The bladder may include a plurality of elongated sections, including inner and outer sections with different heights. The bladder may be foldable and unfoldable between an initial, folded configuration, and a subsequent, unfolded configuration. A method for utilizing the bladder includes removably securing the bladder to the backboard. The patient is placed on the bladder, and the bladder inflated.

Abstract: A base headboard for supporting the back of an injured person's head has an elongated slot with teeth racks disposed on either side of the injured person's head. The headboard also comprises straps for attaching to a spine board. Two side head blocks are removably attached to the headboard using plunger-type locks that engage an elongated slot on each side of a center portion of the headboard. Each lock is engaged to a slot of the headboard through a separate elongated slot in the corresponding head block. Advantageously, a head block may be adjusted by moving the engagement of the lock along each independent slot in the headboard and head block, respectively. In addition, a head block may be rotated around its lock.

Abstract: An apparatus and method to be used in CPR to promote diastolic filling of the heart in cardiac arrest situations during external or internal cardiac compression. A rigid backboard provided with a tilting apparatus to incline the backboard to a desired degree. The backboard can be also provided with a tiltable segment for forward head flexion. The body of a patient victim of cardiac arrest is placed supine over the rigid backboard and the backboard is tilted by actuation of the tilting apparatus to a desired angle thus positioning the patient with feet up and chest down, so that the lower extremities are higher than the abdomen and tilted down toward the abdomen, and the abdomen higher than the chest and tilted down toward the chest. Likewise, being the head flexed forward in respect to the remainder of the body, the head is positioned higher than the heart, and tilted down toward the heart.

Abstract: The invention provides inexpensive and disposable strapping devices for fixedly binding a supine subject to a rigid board, such as a body board. The invention strapping devices are adaptable to the girth and length of a subject in the range from about 40 pounds to 350 pounds, having straps of adjustable length and adjustable position along the length of the subject and are suitable for use with a subject whose head and/or neck is immobilized in a head block to prevent a potential shearing point at the neck of the subject. In another embodiment, the invention provides heavy duty reusable strapping devices for securely strapping a patient into a litter, such as a Stokes basket, for transport. The heavy duty litter strapping devices are adjustable to the size of the subject and are quick and easy to apply, but are of sufficient strength to be utilized in emergency rescue situations.

Abstract: A backboard having mounting members disposed along the board side edges. The invention provides a number of adjustable straps adapted to being releasably attached to the mounting members. One strap is extended over a patient's lower extremities and attached to the mounting members on each side of the patient. Another strap is positioned over the forehead of a patient and attached to mounting members on each side of the patient's head. Another strap is positioned over the chin area of a patient and attached to mounting members on each side of the patient's head. The chin strap mounting members are positioned closer to the board top than the forehead strap mounting members.

Abstract: A head stabilizer for a patient support backboard comprising a pair of slotted retainers extending laterally across the top of the backboard, and a pair of hinged head restraint units with projections for reception in the retainer slots to selectively position these units apart from each other laterally of the backboard. The head restraint units are removable for cleaning and may be folded up for storage on the backboard between the retainers.

Abstract: A vacuum activated veterinary surgical positioning system is disclosed for supporting and retaining the body of a four-legged animal in a selected position. The system includes a bag made of flexible, air impermeable material having top and bottom opposing walls air impermeably joined at their upper, lower and lateral edges. The bag has a width about equal to the sum of the width of the animal's trunk plus the widths of the lateral portions of the animal's trunk. The bag has a trunk portion with a length about the same as the length of the animal's trunk. The bag is extended in its center portion to provide a medically desirable support for the animal's head and neck. A charge of elastically deformable plastic beads is disposed within the bag.

Abstract: Emergency support for stabilization of individual limbs or body parts for transport or for performance of surgical-treatment measures, including a granulate-filled cushion (1) which is provided with a valve (2) for purposes of alternating evacuation and filling, and which allows at least partial surrounding of the limb or body part, made of two lengths of airtight flexible material which are connected on their edges, in which within the cushion interior which contains the granulate there are chokes (7) to prevent the free flow of granulate and the cushion in the middle area of its outer surface which faces away from the body after application is provided with a Velcro strip border (8) as part of a Velcro-pile connector, for fixation on a solid structure.

Abstract: A head immobilizer apparatus includes a base plate having mounting members on outer edges which are releasably engagable through apertures to a spine board. In one aspect, the mounting members are cantilevered clips include a first leg projecting downward from the plane of the base plate and an outwardly and upwardly extending second leg. Alternately, a pair of clips may be formed on each opposed side edge and one additional clip formed on one end edge of the base plate. A flange is disposed adjacent to at least one side edge of each clip and is unitarily formed as part of the base plate. Each flange extends outward for substantially the same length as the adjacent clip to sandwich an outer edge of the spine board therebetween under spring force generated by the resilient, cantilever clips.

Abstract: A head immobilization device, or head immobilizer, is disclosed. The head immobilizer includes an adjustable stable structure obtained by a middle wall standing vertically above the patient's head. The middle wall in an operative condition restricts hinges from up and down movement in a first perpendicular plane, and sideways movement in a second perpendicular plane, while still allowing vertical side walls to be folded flat against the temple areas of a patient's head. This structure permits the head immobilizer to secure a large variety of head sizes. Attachment flanges for the side walls are secured to the board at an angle of approximately 90° to the middle wall. This attachment locks the structure from movement in a third perpendicular plane. The patient's head is prevented from moving forward by a restraining band joining the two side walls across the patient's forehead.

Abstract: A backboard is formed from a cut blank defining a base and a top panel. The base has a generally rectangular shape with side panels coupled to the center panel by a fold line. The top panel is secured to the center panel of the base to increase the strength of the backboard. The top panel includes a center panel having a plurality of foldable arms which can be folded inwardly over a patient positioned on the backboard to restrain the patient on the backboard. The top panel also includes a pair of flaps that are folded along fold lines to form a head support for engaging the sides of a patient's head and preventing twisting or lateral movement of the patient's head. A securing device is placed around the backboard and the patient to restrain the patient and to assist in lifting the backboard.

Abstract: A device for stabilizing the cervical spine includes a generally U-shaped upper structure for fitting about the back and opposing sides of a head of a user, a lower support structure connected to and extending downwardly from the upper structure, a pair of shoulder restraints connected to and extending from the lower support structure in a forward and downward arcuate direction to overlie the upper thoracic region on opposite sides of the spinal column of the user. The lower support structure having a length extending to a position which would underlie the scapulas of the user, and a width being generally the approximate width of a person's back. The shoulder restraints having an interior side which substantially conforms with the shape of the posterior midline portions of the shoulders and upper thoracic region of the user.

Abstract: An improved head immobilizer comprises a head support position for placement beneath an injured patient's head, two head support blocks and a forehead strap. The head support cushion is located beneath the head of a patient on a backboard. After the head support cushion is optimally positioned in reference to the patient, an adhesive system is activated to affix the cushion to the backboard. The head support blocks are placed on either side of the patient's head to immobilize it and are held in position by a hook in loop fastening system. Finally, a forehead strap is stretched from on block to the other across the patient's forehead to more completely immobilize the patient. The strap also uses a hook in loop fastener to attach to the head support blocks.

Abstract: A continuous care treatment platform includes a first service junction at a head end and a second service junction at a foot end. The first service junction delivers physiological surfaces to a patient supported by medically related utilities available from either an onboard supply or an offboard supply through the input service junction. An umbilicus, which includes a bundle of lines for conveying the utilities, has a first head end that connects to any of a plurality of standardized offboard service junctions and a second end that connects to the second onboard service junction at the foot of the platform. The standardized offboard service junctions make available larger quantities of the medical utilities. Continuous care is maintained by switching between the onboard supplies and offboard supplies available through the umbilicus.

Abstract: The invention comprises an inflatable pad for releasable attachment to a backboard to provide cushioned support to substantially an entire human body. The inflatable pad comprises a pad body having a length, a top end and a bottom end, a first side and a second side, and a selectively inflatable air retaining chamber integrated with said pad body. The inflatable pad includes an airtight interior for which a compressed air source is provided which selectively rapidly inflates the interior of the inflatable pad to provide cushioning of a person being carried upon the backboard without comprising the immobilization of the person. The inflatable pad is alternatively comprised of various sections specifically contoured to support the head, back, and legs of a person placed thereupon, and alternatively includes an integrated head restraining means.

Abstract: MULTI-DIRECTIONAL AND ADJUSTABLE BELT FOR FIXATION OF THE HUMAN BODY ON REMOVAL BOARDS AND SIMILAR are characterized by a longitudinal belt (1) whose inferior extreme presents a connection belt (2) whereas the superior extreme incorporates a transversal fixed belt (3) whereas the longitudinal belts (4) which on their back extremes (9) incorporate female receptacles (8) and on the frontal extreme (15) male hooks (10) whereas the longitudinal belt (1) receives three transversal sliding belts (6) which in their back extremes (8) and on the frontal extremes (15) male hooks (10) which in their median section are provided with a sliding ring (7) which in their interior incorporates a rigid PVC plate (20) and said sliding ring (7) crosses whit the longitudinal belt (1).