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WISHLIST
Learn about the common – and some uncommon – types of patient immobilization equipment used to help save lives.
Patient immobilization equipment is critical to emergency medical care and patient transport. These specialized devices are designed to minimize movement and prevent further injury to patients who have sustained trauma or are experiencing medical emergencies.
Proper immobilization helps to stabilize the spine, neck, and extremities, reducing the risk of exacerbating existing injuries or causing new ones during the evaluation, treatment, and transport process.
Whether it’s in aquatic environments where backboards are replaced by water-compatible variants or in the wilderness where improvised