US Patent 7650656 Support mat for a trauma patient

The invention relates to a support mat (1) for a trauma patient (16) with a seamlessly welded cover (22), the sides of which are provided with skirt-like overhangs (2 to 5). In this manner the support mat (1) and modality protection are combined in a single component. In the folded over state, the mat protects the patient visually on the one hand and against heat loss on the other hand. Furthermore the extremities are thus secured during transportation and also during CT examinations. In the folded open state, the mat protects the modalities from fluids.