Patent ID: 6966087

Claim:
A spinal immobilization device for a pediatric patient suffering from a trauma to the head, neck or back, comprising: a cover having on a front portion thereof a first securing element, a plurality of releasably attachable body straps each having a midsection mounted along a central section of said front portion to provide a degree of wrap around the pediatric patient, and at least a pair of releasably attachable arm and leg restraints; an elevation device on said front portion; a pair of headblocks each having, substantially convering on a side, a second securing element; and a harness having first, second, and third ends, said first end being mounted along said central section of said front portion such that said harness passes between the legs of the pediatric patient when accommodated in said device, and said second and third ends being mounted to said front portion such that said harness provides a degree of wrap to said headblocks and helps maintain the pediatric patient on said elevation device when accommodated in said device.