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More info on Head immobilizers

Selecting a good head Immobilzer

When selecting a good quality head immobilizer, there are a few things to consider. Can the immobilizer fit in any spine board? Can it stay outside in the elements? And is it buoyant?

One very important topic to consider is if the head immobilizer is universal. Can the immobilizer fit and lock in to any spine board? This is very important, as well as very practical. You want an immobilizer that will fit and assemble with any spine board. As your spine boards may change from time to time, you want your immobilizer to be able to fit in any spinal backboard. Whatever the case may be, the head immobilizer may change locations. Or new spine boards may be replaced periodically. What ever the case, you want your immobilizer to be able to fit in any spinal board.

One reason why this is so important is in an emergency situation you want to move fast. So the head immobilizer should be able to fit in any board comfortably and fast. You don’t want to think about parts or assembly. You want everything to move fast. Ideally, the head immobilizer will already be strapped on to the board and ready to go at all times.

A head immobilizer should also be durable and withstand the elements. The head immobilizer should withstand the elements of wind, rain, chlorine water, and ocean water. Reason being, your head immobilizer along with your backboard will be left outside for long periods of time. They may be left next to chlorine water and salt water. You want a head immobilizer that is strong and is able to withstand these elements. There are head immobilizers out there that will last year after year. It’s a very good idea to get a quality head immobilizer from a reputable company.

Another reason why you want a durable head immobilizer is you want to be able to put your immobilizer and board in a spot that is very easy to access without fear of the parts rotting away. Having your head immobilizer and spineboard close by is vital in any emergency situation and can save precious time.

One other quality of a good head immobilizer is its buoyancy. You want the head immobilizer to float in case it somehow drifts away in an emergency situation. This shouldn’t really be a problem since most immobilizers are made from foam or an element that floats. Still it is a good idea to check the buoyancy when selecting your immobilizer.

Another good quality of the immobilizer is how it holds the stability of the head. What is the purpose if the head immobilizer? Let’s remember the over all purpose is to ensure that the victim’s head is not moved during transport. This is a very important quality for an immobilizer to have. As this is the whole point, to have the victims head secure and stable to prevent further injury. One thing to ensure is that the cousins on either side of the victim’s check are very stable. These cushions should be locked into place, immobilizing the victim’s head. This is usually accompanied by one chin strap and one head strap. These parts give added support and immobilization to the victim’s head.

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Sammy