Patent ID: 6435188
Filing Date: 2002-08-20
Classification: A61F,A61G

Abstract:
A patient immobilization system, comprising:a generally flat backboard having a top edge, a bottom edge, a first side edge, a second side edge, an upper patient surface, and an opposite under surface, said top edge and bottom edge defining a backboard longitudinal axis, said backboard having a head portion extending longitudinally a desired distance from said top edge toward said bottom edge, said backboard having a leg portion extending longitudinally a desired distance from said bottom edge toward said top edge, said backboard having a plurality of quick connect mounting members, two of which being positioned in said head portion near said first side edge and two of which being positioned in said head portion near said second side edge, and a number of which being positioned in said leg portion near said first and second side edges; and a plurality of quick connect straps, each said strap adapted to releasably engage a quick connect mounting member near said first side edge and a quick connect mounting member near said second edge, said quick connect straps having means for adjusting the length of said strap, two of said quick connect straps each adapted to engage a said head portion quick connect mounting member near said first side edge and a said head portion quick connect mounting member near said second side edge.