Method and device for stabilizing a patient's head on a spine board
US6966321B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 28, 2003 |
| Grant date | Nov 22, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 28, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F5/055
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device for stabilizing a patient's head on a spine board while allowing longitudinal and rotational movement in conjunction with the body and a method of use for the device are disclosed. The device is comprised of a head harness, a forehead strap, a chin strap, a crown strap and a lateral stabilization strap. The head harness has a skid plate, located on the side of the head harness that rests on a spine board, that is adapted for low friction engagement with the spine board. A patient in a cervical collar is placed on a spine board, the head harness is positioned beneath the patient's head and attached to the spine board. The forehead strap, chin strap, and crown strap are attached to the head harness. The lateral stabilization strap is then attached to the head harness and the attaching straps.
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