Patent ID: 7736056
Filing Date: 2010-06-15
Classification: A61B,G01N

Abstract:
1. A bed and gurney extender for selective attachment to a standard hospital bed or gurney for supporting the head of a patient during scanning, comprising: a support for supporting the head of the patient during scanning, wherein at least a portion of the support is X-ray transparent; and an adapter for selectively attaching the support to the bed or gurney; wherein the support comprises a shoulder section for disposition on the bed or gurney, under the shoulders of the patient, and a head section for supporting the head of the patient; wherein at least one riser extends out of the underside of the shoulder section; wherein the at least one riser is configured for selective attachment to the adapter; and wherein the adapter comprises a mount for selective attachment to the bed or gurney, and a riser clamp for selectively securing the at least one riser of the support to the adapter.