Facial support mask accommodating prone position surgery

Apparatus for supporting a patient's forehead and face during a medical or surgical procedure comprising, in combination:

• a base member having a cavity providing clearance for portions of a patient's forehead or face;
• a first inflatable cushion mounted on the base member;
• a second inflatable cushion mounted on the base member and being spaced from the first inflatable cushion;
• a compressor for supplying compressed air to the first and second inflatable cushions;
• and,
• control apparatus coupled to the compressor and to the first and second inflatable cushions for selectively pressurizing either the first inflatable cushion or the second inflatable cushion with compressed air from the compressor, and for selectively releasing compressed air from either the first inflatable cushion or the second inflatable cushion.

Apparatus for supporting a patient's forehead and face during a medical or surgical procedure comprising:

• a first inflatable cushion having portions adapted for engaging the patient's forehead or face;
• a second inflatable cushion having portions adapted for engaging the patient's forehead or face;
• a source of compressed air for supplying compressed air to the first and second inflatable cushions;
• and
• control apparatus coupled to the compressed air source and t o the first and second inflatable cushions for selectively admitting compressed air into either one of the first and second inflatable cushions and for selectively venting compressed air out of either one of the first and second inflatable cushions.