Head Immobilizer for LSB
The North American Rescue Head Immobilizer (item 50-0020) is a reusable, closed-cell foam head immobilizer that limits lateral head movement during spinal motion restriction on a long spine board. Its two-piece design, a contoured base plus padded head and chin straps with hook-and-loop closure, holds the patient's head to the board while keeping the ears and forehead accessible for ongoing assessment. Pacific Biomedical supplies this genuine North American Rescue immobilizer, item 50-0020, as an authorized USA distributor for ground EMS, fire-based EMS, and hospital trauma teams.
Product Highlights
- Ears and head stay accessible without removing the device, so responders can continue neurologic and airway assessment during transport.
- Two-piece design, a contoured foam base plus padded head and chin straps, limits lateral head movement during extrication and transfer.
- Reusable closed-cell foam is non-absorbent and built for repeated field use, wiping down between patients per your cleaning protocol.
- Hook-and-loop padded straps adjust quickly by hand, with no tools required, to secure the head to the board.
- Compact and lightweight at 2 lb 2.8 oz, it adds minimal bulk to a packaged spine board.
- Serves as the head-securing component of a spinal motion restriction system, used with a cervical collar and torso restraint straps.
Where the Head Immobilizer Fits in Spinal Motion Restriction
Modern trauma guidance frames prehospital spine care as spinal motion restriction (SMR) rather than rigid full-body immobilization. A 2018 joint position statement on SMR in the trauma patient, published in Prehospital Emergency Care by national EMS physician and trauma surgery leaders, supports a selective, tool-combination approach in which the long spine board functions largely as an extrication device and a properly sized cervical collar remains central to limiting cervical spine motion.1 Within that approach, the head immobilizer limits lateral head movement and holds the head to the board. It is one component of an SMR system, used alongside a cervical collar and torso restraint, and does not on its own immobilize the spine or prevent injury.
North American Rescue describes the 50-0020 as providing quick and effective cervical restriction while keeping the ears and head accessible so responders can continue patient assessment without removing the device.2 Refer to North American Rescue's product instructions and your agency's spinal motion restriction protocol for application, patient selection, and cleaning between uses.
Specifications and Compatibility
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | North American Rescue |
| Item Number | 50-0020 |
| PBM SKU | NAR-50-0020 |
| Material | Soft closed-cell foam with hook-and-loop padded straps |
| Dimensions | 10 in H x 16 in W x 5.75 in D |
| Weight | 2 lb 2.8 oz |
| Configuration | Two-piece: contoured base plus head and chin straps |
| Reusability | Reusable; wipe clean between uses per your protocol |
| Board compatibility | Designed for standard long spine boards (backboards) |
| NSN | 6530-01-619-1777 |
| SEL Number | 09ME-04-SPIN |
Complete the System
The NAR Head Immobilizer is the head-securing component of a spinal motion restriction setup. Pair it with the board it mounts to and a torso restraint from the same system at Pacific Biomedical.
- Spine board: Deluxe Long Spine Board, Green (the long spine board this immobilizer mounts to)
- Torso restraint: Patient Restraint Strap with Metal Buckle, Black (secures the torso and pelvis to the board)
What's Included
- One (1) North American Rescue Head Immobilizer, item 50-0020, black, packaged as a single unit (1 EA).
- Two-piece closed-cell foam design: contoured base plus padded head and chin straps with hook-and-loop closure.
- Sold separately: cervical collar, long spine board, and torso restraint straps (see Complete the System above).
Who Uses This
Ground EMS and Ambulance
Field crews performing spinal motion restriction during scene extrication and transport to definitive care.
Fire-Based EMS and Rescue
Engine and rescue companies packaging trauma patients on long spine boards during vehicle and technical rescue.
Hospital ED and Trauma
Emergency departments and trauma bays managing arriving patients and interfacility transfers under SMR precautions.
Air Medical and HEMS
Flight crews securing the head for helicopter and fixed-wing transport, where movement and vibration are constant.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I still need a cervical collar with the head immobilizer?
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Does the NAR Head Immobilizer fit standard long spine boards?
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References
- Fischer PE, Perina DG, Delbridge TR, et al. Spinal motion restriction in the trauma patient: a joint position statement. Prehosp Emerg Care. 2018;22(6):659-661. doi:10.1080/10903127.2018.1481476
- North American Rescue. NAR Head Immobilizer (item 50-0020). Accessed July 23, 2026. https://www.narescue.com/nar-head-immobilizer.html
Citation verified via the publishing society record. This information is provided for clinical education and does not replace your agency's protocols, medical direction, or the manufacturer's Instructions for Use.
Authorized North American Rescue Distributor (USA). Genuine, factory-fresh product in original manufacturer packaging.
In-stock orders typically ship within one business day. For current lead times, expedited options, or freight on bulk orders, contact us at CustomerService@pacificbiomedical.com or 844.436.3526.
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