I-Tec Multi-Grip Kopfsperre

Why is a head immobilizer needed in addition to a backboard and cervical collar?

A cervical collar and backboard together prevent axial movement of the spine but allow residual lateral rotation and head motion. Without a head immobilizer, a patient strapped to a backboard can still roll their head side to side — a movement pattern that can apply lateral bending forces to an unstable cervical fracture. The head immobilizer provides the lateral blocks and chin strap that prevent this rotation, completing the three-component spinal immobilization system (board + collar + head blocks).

Is the I-Tec Head Immobilizer compatible with CT and X-ray imaging?

Yes. The I-Tec Multi-Grip Head Immobilizer is X-ray and CT scan transparent — it contains no metal or radiopaque materials that would create artifacts or obscure anatomical structures on imaging. This means the immobilizer can remain in place throughout radiographic evaluation without removal, maintaining spinal immobilization until imaging confirms or rules out cervical injury. Removing a head immobilizer before radiographic clearance risks secondary injury from inadvertent cervical movement.

What sizes are available and how are they selected?

The I-Tec is available in adult (ITAD-101-Z), child (ITAD-102-Z), and infant (ITAD-103-Z) individual units, as well as full cases for institutional procurement (ITAD-101, ITAD-102, ITAD-103). Size selection is based on patient age and head circumference — adult for patients over approximately 12 years, child for school-age children, and infant for the smallest patients. The multi-grip design provides adjustability within each size range to accommodate head shape and size variation.

Can the I-Tec be used in water rescue scenarios?

Yes. The I-Tec Head Immobilizer is specifically described as buoyant — it floats in water, making it suitable for aquatic trauma scenarios such as diving injuries, near-drowning events, and watercraft accidents. In water rescue, standard head immobilizers may separate from the patient during the aquatic packaging process. The I-Tec's buoyancy helps maintain its position relative to the patient during water operations until the casualty is fully secured and extricated.

Is the I-Tec Head Immobilizer disposable?

Yes. The I-Tec is designed as a strong, disposable single-use device — individually packaged in thermo-sealed film for sterility and product protection. Single-use design eliminates cross-contamination risks between patients and the logistical burden of decontamination and re-inspection required for reusable head immobilizers. Institutional procurement is available by the case for high-volume EMS systems, hospitals, and training programs.