Abstract: A combination spinal immobilization and x-ray examination board for use in extricating, rescuing and transporting a traumatized victim from the place of the trauma through hospital emergency room procedures including x-ray examinations. The board comprises a main patient support board having an x-ray cassette holder attached thereto which allows a trauma victim to be placed upon the board at the trauma scene, restrained thereto, and transported to an emergency room facility to undergo various procedures, tests and treatments including the taking of x-rays, without having to lift the patient from the board until after learning of the extent of the injuries suffered by the patient.
Abstract: A pet trauma support board structure includes a first board having a second board hingedly mounted thereto, with the first and second boards each including strap apertures to receive a plurality of strap members directed therebetween, with each of the strap members having leg straps, with each of the leg straps including leg strap fastening structure to permit securement of each leg strap about an individual leg of an associated animal. An necessary, an accessory strap is arranged to include a muzzle restraint loop securable about an animal's head.
Abstract: A head immobilization device is disclosed comprising a foundation portion and a restraining portion. The foundation portion comprises a foundational panel and an adhesive first spine board engaging element situated on the lower surface of the foundation panel. The restraining portion comprises a base panel, two side panels extending laterally from the outer sides of the base panel, and at least one band of material for affixing the side panels to each other in suitable conformance with the patient's head.
Abstract: A foot support plate adapted for mounting on a foot end of a rigid stretcher comprising a base rectangular plate of rigid construction having connected by a first hinge to a first support arm and a second hinge attached to the base of a second arm, the first and second arms being adapted to be mounted on the support plate for movement between an open position and a closed secured position for securely supporting the foot support plate in a generally perpendicular relationship with said rigid stretcher. The base plate also comprises a series of at least two pins extending an orthogonical relationship for engaging matching sockets in the base of the rigid stretcher for providing an anchoring for the base plate.
Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for evacuating persons of decreased mobility from a building, such as a hospital, in the event of emergency. It provides a device for moving a supine person by lifting or sliding. The device comprises an elongated, planar, rigid base portion on which the person lies and a lower surface provided with a layer of carpeting for sliding on a surface, flaps having adjustable straps for securing the person on the base portion, handles attached to each end of the base portion whereby the device may be pulled from either end, and handles attached to both sides of the base portion whereby the device may be lifted from said both sides.
Abstract: A stretcher operated by one or more persons for transporting an injured patient and including a body board for supporting a patient's upper legs and body, a slide member received within the body board and extendible selected distances therefrom, and a base portion connected to the slide member opposite the body board for supporting a patient's feet and ankles. The body board has a pair of protective skids which slide on a subjacent supporting surface with the skids supporting the body board and base portion a selected distance above the supporting surface. Wheels rotably connected to the base portion support the stretcher when the stretcher is tilted relative to the supporting surface such that an individual may transport a patient on the stretcher. The wheels are supported above the skids and thus do not interfere with the sliding movement thereof. A pivotal foot rest is connected to the base portion and supports the patient when the stretcher is tilted about a transverse axis.
Abstract: An evacuation restraint comprising a base sheet (1) of flexible fabric, a rigid support member (2) of corrugated plastics board material including a central rectangular portion (3) having its corrugations running longitudinally and smaller rectangular portions (4 and 5) flexibly connected to either end of the central portion (3) having their corrugations running transversely, said support member being secured by sewing or adhesive to said base sheet (1), said base sheet (1) extending beyond the edges of said support member (2) and having longitudinal straps (12 and 13) secured at its edges, bracing straps (17 and 18) extending from the straps (12 and 13) to the ends of the base sheet and transverse straps (20 and 21) having loop connectors (22 and 23) adapted to engage loops (16 and 19) secured to the edges of the base sheet (1) to enable the base sheet to envelope a patient (P) supported by a mattress (M) (FIG. 3) for evacuation purposes.
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.
Abstract: This invention is an advancement in the safe and practical methods of transporting sick or injured patients. The Manhandler is a flexible stretcher constructed of pliable materials. The injured patient is firmly secured to the cot portion of the system by a flexible wrap of sturdy material that extends along each side of the patient's entire body and is secured across his body by a series of strong straps. The litter and the wrap are attached to two parallel flexible strips of material which form lifting grips. These side grips provide support when lifted from the side. A solid sheet of plastic material provides rigidity to the cot portion of the stretcher when side lift is applied, yet remains flexible to allow elevation of the feet and head when such lift is released. The supporting material is radio-opaque to allow x-rays without the necessity of removing the patient from the litter.