Surgery – Truss – Pad
Patent
1979-11-27
1981-11-03
Yasko, John D.
Surgery
Truss
Pad
A61F 1300
Patent
active
042979943
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for immobilizing a head and neck of a patient on a support comprising sliding a base between the patient and the support or attaching device to support prior--until the center portion of a U-shaped headband affixed to the base abuts the top of the head of the patient, attaching the base to the support, positioning a first cushion attached to an end portion of the headband next to, and in contact with, one side of the head of the patient, securing the first cushion in position to the base with a first fastener, positioning a second cushion attached to the other end portion of the headband next to, and in contact with, the other side of the head, securing the second cushion in position to the base with a second fastener such that the central portion of the U-shaped headband is snug against the top of the head, and securing a chin strap cradling the chin of the patient by attaching the strap to the end portion of the U-shaped headband with a third fastener, thereby immobilizing the neck and head of the patient on the support from lateral or longitudinal movement. Additionally, a forehead band can be placed over the forehead of the patient, and attached to the end portions of the U-shaped head with a fourth fastener, thereby further restraining the head of the patient. A tension strap, attached to the base where the headband is attached to the base, can be placed under tension and secured to the support to provide traction to the head and neck of the patient. The fastener can comprise complementary hook-and-loop interlocking fabric pieces. The base can be attached to the support by elastic strips having hooks on their ends, which strips are affixed to the base.
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