How to Use an Olympic Papoose Board from QuickMedical

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Olympic Papoose Boards solve the frustrating problem of temporarily restraining injured, frightened children (also teenagers and adults) for medical or dental treatment. A struggling, frantic child can be completely immobilized in less than 60 seconds on a Papoose Board. Then, while the patient is securely and safely held, the physician can expose any part of the child's body for examination or treatment.

Papoose Boards work on the proven splint principle of binding the child to a rigid board to suppress struggling. The board is quickly and easily applied using three sets of opposing canvas flaps, with Velcro fasteners, that fold over the child's body. The diagonal shape of each board causes the flaps to crisscross, providing a snug-fitting restraint.

Separate arm straps hold each arm. In addition, an adjustable strap can be used to immobilize the child's head. (Optional Head immobilizers and Arm immobilizers are also available).

Papoose Boards are actually less alarming than other types of restraint. The child is immobilized so quickly and firmly that futile struggling is discouraged. Unlike manual restraints, the Papoose Board does not cast the caregiver in the role of being the child's antagonist. The child is held safely, cannot escape, and is protected from self injury.

Selective restraint is a unique Papoose Board feature. Any of the pairs of flaps may be opened while the child is still held securely by the remaining flaps and/or head and arm straps. This permits the exposure of any area of the child's body while maintaining restraint and control.

Papoose Boards are easy to clean. Simply wipe the board with liquid disinfectant or soap and water. The flap sets and arm straps can be machine-washed. Olympic Papoose Boards are indispensable aids in thousands of hospitals, and doctors' and dentists' offices.

CAUTIONS: Use the restraint only under the supervision of a licensed medical practitioner and only when necessary for the safety and protection of the patient is needed. Use the Board only for temporary restraint never for continuous or long-term restraint. Make sure the restraint does not impair the patients breathing or circulation, or cause overheating or positional injuries. Watch for risk of aspiration when the patient is in the prone position.

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