Backboard for an automated CPR system

1. A backboard for an automated cardio pulmonary resuscitation system, said backboard comprising:

a board element, the board element defining a plane and having a top edge, a bottom edge a first side edge and a second side edge, and providing a rest for the back of a patient;

a set of connectors adapted for connection of the backboard to an automated cardio pulmonary resuscitation unit, said connectors being provided at said side edges; and

at least one set of stabilizing elements, wherein said at least one set of stabilizing element comprises a set of shoulder stops formed as rigid arms, a section of which extends away from the top edge in the plane of the board element and a section of that extends transversely to said plane, and further wherein said stabilizing elements comprises a second set of arms extendable from said board element in a direction perpendicular to said side edges and in a direction perpendicular to said plane of the board element, the connectors being located on said extendable arms.

2. A backboard according to claim 1 , wherein said shoulder stops are adjustable in a direction parallel to said side edges.

3. A backboard according to claim 1 , wherein said shoulder stops are adjustable in a direction perpendicular to said side edges.

4. A backboard according to claim 3 , wherein said shoulder stops are L-shaped or semicircular-shaped.

5. A backboard according to claim 1 , wherein said shoulder stops are formed integrated with said board element.

6. A backboard according to claim 1 , wherein said second set of arms are detachable from the board element.

7. A backboard according to claim 6 , wherein the second set of arms are slideably extendable from said board element.

8. A backboard according to claim 7 , wherein the second set of arms is guided in guides provided in the board element from a first closed position to a second extended position.

9. A backboard according to according to claim 6 , wherein the second set of arms are hingedly connected to the board element, and may be rotated to an extended position.

10. A backboard according to claim 1 , wherein a set of handles are provided on said backboard.

11. A backboard according to claim 1 , further comprising a set of handles disposed on the board element at the side edges adjacent to the second set of arms opposite to the shoulder stops.

12. The backboard of claim 1 , further comprising: an automated cardio pulmonary resuscitation unit.

13. The backboard of claim 12 , wherein said automated cardio pulmonary resuscitation unit further comprises a mechanical heart-stimulator and a respiratory aid.