Key features
- Purpose: The straps are used to secure a child's shoulders, chest, abdomen, and legs to an immobilization board or stretcher.
- Medical imaging compatibility: The material is X-ray translucent, which means it will not obstruct medical imaging.
- Adjustability: The size of the system, including the straps, is adjustable to accommodate different sizes of children.
- Leg and ankle straps: The straps for the legs and ankles can be used separately for individual treatment or immobilization of the limbs.
- Comfort: The design is intended to provide comfort for the child and keep their airway and breathing unobstructed.
- Handles: Sewn-in lifting handles on the attached immobilization board make it easier to carry the system in confined spaces.
- Weight and height capacity: The system is designed to serve as a restraint for children between 28 and 54 inches tall and weighing 20 to 90 pounds.
- Construction: The Red Leaf immobilization system, which uses these straps, is often made with a high-density polyethylene (HDPE) board that floats, allowing for use in water rescues.
Pertanyaan - Pediatric Immobilization Strap PM-01