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Whole-body emergency immobilizers designed for maximum restriction of movement and/or immobilization of an infant\'s entire body. These immobilizers usually consist of rigid structures (typically a backboard) with a size appropriate for use in infants that permit the rigid attachment of the child\'s entire body. The board is frequently made of light metallic or hard plastic radiolucent materials. Infant whole body immobilizers are mainly used after traumatic injuries in emergency situations, allowing easy transportation and/or diagnosis. Dedicated infant immobilizers mainly intended for circumcision procedures are also available.
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