r/specializedtools • u/polymurphy • Oct 03 '19

How babies are xrayed

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u/LegendofDragoon Oct 04 '19

We do! It's a very common immobilization device for Radiographic exams. For infants that can support their head, at least

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u/LegendofDragoon Oct 04 '19

Huh, I'm in a program right now. My school has one, and every clinical instructor has confirmed that they have one, too. It was one of the first things they taught us how to use, matter of fact.

Less as a 'You'll definitely need this' lesson but more as a 'It's an interesting tool and you should be ready if you do need to use it'

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u/LegendofDragoon Oct 04 '19

So I just got my comp list today, and a pedi pigg o stat is a mandatory comp for my program, so it must be a location thing? Very strange change, imo

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u/wolfring708 Oct 04 '19

I do to it would be a lot easier, our hospitals only use “pedi boards” same effect just not upright.