Device for holding a head in a prone or supine position

Details Device for holding a head in a prone or supine position Device for holding a head in a prone or supine position

1990-03-16

1992-01-14

Westin, Edward P.

X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices

Accessory

Object holder or support

378 20, 378 68, 128 76R, 128845, 128869, H05G 102

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050816659

ABSTRACT:
A device for holding, positioning and immobilizing a human head in prone or supine positions during medical treatments or examinations. One or more arcuate shaped support plates receive the head and related support assemblies, attached to the support plates, maintain the head in a fixed position. The device is composed of radiolucent material in order that such device can be used during X-rays, CAT scans, radiation therapy and other treatment or examination procedures.

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patent: 4256112 (1987-03-01), Kopf et al.
patent: 4463758 (1984-08-01), Patil et al.
patent: 4841965 (1989-06-01), Jacobs

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