Patent ID: 8851079
Filing Date: 2014-10-07
Classification: A61B,A61G

Abstract:
1. A medical support surface upon which a patient will lie for an extended period of time during transport from a trauma site in the medical emergency vehicle, through initial diagnosis and treatment until the patient is ready for her/his recovery bed, said medical support surface comprising: a) a radiologically transparent rigid backboard defining an area capable of supporting a patient, said backboard having a first pair of lateral edges; b) a radiologically transparent support tray having a recessed region for receiving said backboard upon which the patient lies; c) pressure relief pads attached to said rigid backboard, said pressure relief pads including said pressure relief pads configured to reduce a contact pressure between said backboard and a contacted portion of the patient's body to a pressure below that which causes venous stasis whereby the patient may remain on said rigid backboard for the extended period necessary for transport and treatment without causing skin ulcerations.