INFLATABLE HEAD SUPPORT APPARATUS TO MAINTAIN NEUTRALLY ALIGNED NECK POSITION

摘要

An inflatable head support apparatus for use in positioning head and neck regions of a user in a neutrally aligned position is provided, which minimizes obstructions in the user's airway during a procedure. The apparatus includes a base member having a U-shaped rim coupled to the front and side edges of the base member, and a wedge member coupled to the rear edge of the base member, a flexible bladder disposed within a central portion of the base member, and a pump operably connected to the flexible bladder. The pump is operated to inflate or deflate the flexible bladder to a position that permits the base member to support the head and neck regions of the user in the neutrally aligned position.