A<unk> , or vacmat, is a medical device used for the immobilisation of patients, especially in case of a vertebra, pelvis or limb trauma (especially for femur trauma). It is also used for manual transportation of patients for short distances (it replaces the stretcher). It was invented by Loed and Haederlé, who called it "shell" mattress (matelas coquille in French).
Vacuum mattress
Positive pressure personnel suit
Pressure control
Liquid bandage
Alginate dressing
Vertical mattress stitch
Space blanket
Racal suit