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1960's - 1970's: Immobilization: Short Spineboard
1960's - 1970's: Immobilization: Short Spineboard
Cross Posted: Equipment; Timeline; By Era; Patient Care Equipment
Submitter/Author: Julian Wise Foundation / "To the Rescue" Museum
The short wooden spineboard has been used as a companion to the long wooden spineboard for many years. However, with the emergence of the blood borne disease pathogen threat, this device was soon replaced by polycarbonate alternative boards.
Last Revision Date: 2/27/08 - 4:19 PM