| head immobilization device |
A device that attaches to a long back board and holds the patient's head in neutral alignment. Also called cervical immobilization device. SEE: back board, long.
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| head traction |
Traction applied to the head as in the treatment of injuries to cervical vertebrae.
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| head trauma |
Injury to the head, esp. to the scalp and cranium, that may be limited to soft tissue damage or may include the cranial bones and the brain.
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| head-down position |
Trendelenburg position.
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| head-tilt chin-lift maneuver |
A maneuver used to open the airway of an unconscious patient who may need ventilatory assistance. With the patient in the supine position, the head is tilted back into a hyperextended position with one hand and the b
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