Product Overview
Ambu Head Wedge Cervical Immobilization Device
The Ambu Head Wedge Cervical Immobilizer is a vital tool used by trained medical personnel, particularly in emergency care and training settings. Its design allows for instant and effective cervical immobilization when a patient's head is placed on a backboard.
It is an indispensable device for emergency medical services (EMS) providers, including paramedics, emergency medical technicians (EMTs), and other first responders. The device's versatility also makes it suitable for use in hospitals and other medical facilities where head immobilization is necessary, such as in trauma centers or during the transport of patients with potential spinal injuries.
Key Features and Benefits
- Designed for Rapid Application: Ensures stabilization of the cervical spine and head with its straightforward, four-step process, crucial in emergencies.
- Durable Material: Made from durable plastic, superior to cardboard in resilience to tough handling and weather resistance.
- Optimal Performance: Functions exceptionally well on wet backboards, offering reliable performance in various environmental conditions.
Sustainability and Versatility
The Ambu Head Wedge is both fully disposable and crafted from recyclable plastic, emphasizing sustainability alongside functionality. It offers adjustability to fit all sizes, from children to adults, and is compatible with all known backboards. The included self-adhesive head strap, featuring medical-grade glue, ensures a secure, comfortable fit for the patient. Additionally, its compact design allows it to be stored flat or attached directly to the backboard, maximizing storage efficiency.
Compatibility with Diagnostic Imaging
Compatible with diagnostic imaging processes, the Ambu Head Wedge is radiolucent and can be used during CT and MRI scans, ensuring continued immobilization without the need to remove the device. This combination of features makes the Ambu Head Wedge a critical asset in a wide range of medical scenarios, from field emergencies to hospital settings, supporting the safety and care of patients with potential spinal injuries.
- Instant and Effective Immobilization: Designed for rapid application to stabilize the cervical spine and head.
- Versatile Use: Suitable for EMS providers, hospitals, trauma centers, and training environments.
- Durable Construction: Made from superior plastic, outperforming cardboard in toughness and weather resistance.
- Economical, Low-Cost Solution: Offers an affordable option without compromising quality or performance.
- Adjustable Fit: Can be adjusted to accommodate all sizes from children to adults and fits all known backboards.
- Self-Adhesive Head Strap: Features a strong, self-adhesive strap with medical-grade glue for a secure and comfortable fit.
- Radiolucent: Compatible with CT and MRI, allowing for imaging without removal.
- Space-Efficient Storage: Designed to store flat or attached to the backboard, saving valuable storage space.
- Fully Disposable and Recyclable: Promotes sustainability through its disposable nature and recyclable materials.
- Weather-Resistant: Efficient even on wet backboards, suitable for use in various environmental conditions.
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