Abstract: An airway opening device including back elevating inflatable bladder and inflation device in fluid communication with the bladder. The inflation device provides fluid under pressure to inflate the bladder. The airway opening device can be incorporated into a gurney mattress in accordance with the present invention.

Abstract: A gurney mattress configured for an adult patient including an elongated cover enclosing a first compartment having a top, bottom and oppositely disposed sides. The compartment is configured to contain a non-adult patient. The top of the compartment is hingably attached with respect to the remainder of the cover allowing the compartment to be alternately opened and closed. Padded bumpers are disposed proximate the compartment sides. A cushion is attached to the top so that, when the compartment is closed, the cushion is received within the compartment generally between the padded bumpers. When the compartment is opened, the cushion is removed from the compartment.

Abstract: An assembly for immobilizing the head of a trauma victim intended to be positioned on a stretcher board. The device includes a first sheet of flexible material which is to be mounted so that, when it is affixed to the board, a pair of normally-flaccid, open-sided loops are defined therein. The loops are intended to be at locations which straddle an intended location of the trauma victim's head. A pair of compressible blocks are also included. Each block is intended to be received within one of the normally-flaccid, open-sided loops. A block can be easily inserted into, and removed from, its corresponding loop because the loops are open-sided in nature. When the compressible blocks are received within the loops and constrained thereby, the blocks, together, define a seat in which the head of the trauma victim can be positioned.