DEVICE FOR COMPRESSION OF THE NECK SPINE FOR MEDICAL IMAGINGPURPOSES

摘要

The present invention relates to a device for compression of the neck spine for medical imaging purposes, in particular for diagnostic purposes at complementary examination using computed tomography or magnetic resonance tomography, whereby the device comprises a waist arrangement (1) to be place d around and in firm contact with the upper body of a patient, a helmet arrangement (2) to be placed around and in firm contact with the head of the patient, strings (5) connecting said waist arrangement and said helmet arrangement, which strings (5) can be strained independently of each other a nd comprise each a tension meter (6) to monitor the force by which the strings are stretched.