Spinal/cervical immobilization device and method

Details Spinal/cervical immobilization device and method Spinal/cervical immobilization device and method

1994-04-08

1996-10-29

Trettel, Michael F.

Beds

Field stretcher

5628, 128870, A61G 100

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055686621

ABSTRACT:
A spinal and cervical immobilization apparatus (and associated methods) combining a fiber-reinforced, resin transfer molded, spinal immobilization board having rows of slots at one end with head and neck support brackets fitting into the slots, as required by the width of the patient's head and neck. The board has rounded and upturned corners, molded grip holes with finger indentations, and beveled indentations for the head and torso of a patient into which fit padding, and is 1.75" or less in thickness, weighs nine pounds or less, and can carry 700 pounds without cracking.

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