Head Immobilizer for LSB
The NAR Head Immobilizer is a compact, easy-to-use device that limits lateral head movement and helps maintain the head in a neutral, in-line position during extrication and transfer. Built from soft, closed-cell foam with hook-and-loop padded straps, it secures quickly to a long spine board while keeping the ears and head accessible so providers can continue their assessment without removing the device.
Product Highlights
- Provides quick, effective cervical head restraint as part of a spinal motion restriction (SMR) strategy.
- Soft, closed-cell foam construction with hook-and-loop padded straps for a secure, comfortable hold.
- Ears and head remain accessible without removing the device, supporting ongoing patient assessment and airway monitoring.
- Lightweight and compact at 2 lb 2.8 oz — easy to stage on a rig, in a bag, or with rescue kits.
- Secures to standard long spine boards; head blocks help hold the head neutral and in-line with the torso.
- HSA/FSA eligible and NSN-assigned (6530-01-619-1777) for agency and government purchasing.
Clinical Context: Where a Head Immobilizer Fits in Modern SMR
Current joint guidance from the ACS-COT, ACEP, and NAEMSP frames prehospital spine care as spinal motion restriction rather than rigid, prolonged immobilization. A properly sized cervical collar remains central to SMR, with the long spine board used chiefly as an extrication and transfer tool rather than a transport surface. When a patient is packaged on a board, a head immobilizer limits lateral head movement and helps keep the head aligned with the torso during moves. Indications for applying spinal precautions after blunt trauma commonly include altered mental status, midline spinal tenderness, focal neurologic deficit, intoxication, or a distracting injury. As always, airway, breathing, and oxygenation take priority, and time on rigid surfaces should be minimized to reduce discomfort and pressure injury.
Product Identifiers
| Reference | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | North American Rescue (NAR) |
| Manufacturer Item # | 50-0020 |
| NSN | 6530-01-619-1777 |
| SEL# | 09ME-04-SPIN |
| HSA / FSA | Eligible (confirm with your plan administrator) |
Specifications & Compatibility
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Material | Soft, closed-cell foam |
| Straps | Hook-and-loop padded straps (forehead and chin/mandible) |
| Dimensions | H 10 in. x W 16 in. x D 5.75 in. |
| Weight | 2 lb 2.8 oz |
| Patient Access | Ears and head accessible without device removal |
| Spine Board | Sold separately — compatible with standard long spine boards |
Complete the Spinal Motion Restriction System
The head immobilizer is one component of a full packaging setup. Pair it with a board and restraint straps for a complete solution:
- Spine board (sold separately): Deluxe Long Spine Board, Green — x-ray translucent, floats for water rescue, and compatible with most head immobilizers.
- Restraint straps: Patient Restraint Strap with Metal Buckle, Black — secure the torso and limbs to the board during transfer.
- Cervical collar: A properly sized rigid collar remains the primary SMR device and should be applied per your local protocol.
Who Uses This
Ground EMS & Ambulance
Rapid, reliable head restraint for trauma packaging and inter-facility transfers.
Fire & Technical Rescue
Compact and lightweight for extrication, confined-space, and MVC response.
Tactical & Military
NSN-assigned and mission-ready for TCCC/TECC casualty movement and evacuation.
Hospital ED & Trauma
Maintains neutral head position during patient moves and board transfers in the trauma bay.
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Order the NAR Head Immobilizer
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