I-Tec Multi-Grip Head Immobilizer

Name: I-Tec Multi-Grip Head Immobilizer
Brand: EverDixie
SKU: ITAD-101-Z
Price: 12.0 AUD
Availability: InStock

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Size: Adult

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SKU: ITAD-101-Z

Type: Patient Transport

Vendor: EverDixie

$12.00

PRODUCT INFORMATION

The EverDixie I-Tec Multi-Grip Head Immobilizer is a lightweight, disposable, X-ray and CT scan-transparent head immobilization system compatible with all backboards and C-collars. Available in adult, child, and infant sizes — individually or by case — it features a complete head and chin strap system, buoyancy for water rescue, and adjustable positioning, individually packaged in thermo-sealed film.

Key Specifications

Specification	Detail
Manufacturer	EverDixie
SKU — Adult Individual	ITAD-101-Z
SKU — Child Individual	ITAD-102-Z
SKU — Infant Individual	ITAD-103-Z
SKU — Adult Case	ITAD-101
SKU — Child Case	ITAD-102
SKU — Infant Case	ITAD-103
Sizes Available	Adult, Child, Infant
Imaging Compatibility	X-ray and CT scan transparent — no artifact
Backboard Compatibility	Compatible with all backboards and C-collars
Water Rescue	Buoyant — floats for water rescue applications
Packaging	Individually packaged in thermo-sealed film
Restraint System	Complete head and chin strap included

Product Overview

The I-Tec Multi-Grip Head Immobilizer provides the lateral head and forehead restraint needed to complete spinal immobilization when combined with a backboard and cervical collar. Without a head immobilizer, even a properly applied rigid C-collar and secured backboard allows rotational head movement that can compromise cervical spine protection. The I-Tec system completes this critical third component of spinal immobilization, preventing lateral rotation, flexion, and extension at the cervical spine during transport.

The multi-grip design provides adjustable positioning with a complete head and chin strap — the head blocks secure the lateral cranium, while the chin strap prevents anterior head movement. The system is lightweight and easy to apply for EMS crews, first responders, and transport teams working under time pressure. Individual thermo-sealed film packaging maintains sterility and product integrity, with rapid tear-open access for emergency use.

X-ray and CT transparency is a clinically important specification: head immobilizers that contain metal or other radiopaque components require removal before imaging, creating the same secondary injury risk as non-imaging-compatible cervical collars. The I-Tec system is fully transparent to both X-ray and CT scan — it remains in place throughout imaging, maintaining spinal immobilization until radiographic clearance is confirmed. Buoyancy adds utility for water rescue applications where a floating head immobilizer reduces the risk of the device separating from the patient during aquatic packaging.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Available Options:

Adult / Individual
Adult / Case
Child / Individual
Child / Case
Infant / Individual
Infant / Case

SPECS & MEASUREMENTS

Specifications coming soon. Contact us for detailed product information.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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.