Patient immobilization device

Abstract

A patient immobilization device comprises a backboard having a front side and a back side, and a pair of opposing paddles slidably mounted on the backboard. The paddles are configured to move between a storage position and a support position, to support the head of a patient. Each paddle has a leg portion depending therefrom and extends through a respective slot formed in the backboard between the front and back and sides. A spanning portion of the paddle depends from the leg portion and engages the back side of the backboard to secure the paddle to the backboard. The spanning portion moves in a generally arcuate path between the storage and support positions.

1 . A patient immobilization device comprising: 
 a backboard having a front side and a back side;    a pair of opposing paddles slidably mounted on the backboard and configured to move between a storage position and a support position;    at least one leg portion depending from a paddle and extending through a respective slot in the backboard;    a cam structure coupled with the leg portion and engaging the back side of the backboard when the paddle is moved to the support position to secure the paddle in place.    
   
   
       2 . A patient immobilization device comprising: 
 a backboard having a front side and a back side;    the front side of the backboard including a raised area for supporting the head of a patient.    
   
   
       3 . The patient immobilization device of  claim 2  further comprising a pair of opposing paddles slidably mounted on the backboard and configured, in a support position, to support the head of a patient.  
   
   
       4 . The patient immobilization device of  claim 3  wherein said raised area has recessed areas therein for receiving the paddles in a storage position.  
   
   
       5 . The patient immobilization device of  claim 2  wherein said raised area has an indent portion to receive the head of the patient.  
   
   
       6 . The patient immobilization device of  claim 2  wherein said raised area is integrally formed with the backboard.  
   
   
       7 . The patient immobilization device of  claim 2  wherein said raised area includes a separate piece secured to the backboard.