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No, it's not a medieval torture device. 😂

This weird and slightly terrifying looking device is known as the Pigg-O-Stat. It is an innovative pediatric immobilization device that is exclusively designed to hold infants while undergoing x-ray imaging. The components of the Pigg O Statimmobilizer make this an all-in-one device that is easy to use and convenient. It is still used today!

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What are devices used to hold babies motionless for x-rays?

Positioning sponges, sandbags & velcro straps, Pedia-poserInfantainers / child huggers / papoose, Pigg O Stat pediatric immobilizer, Octagonal infant immobilizer

The Pigg-O-Stat was invented by an x-ray technologist named Jalmer Pigg, Sr. on August 28, 1962.

Prior to the invention of the Pigg-O-Stat, the default x-ray device was called Dunn positioner. It was a device for children that was invented by Robert G Dunn in 1952. Although it supported children during the x-ray imaging in a seated position, it was not the most ideal or comfortable.

To sterilize the device, Zephiran Chloride is recommended for both the immobilizers while the Plexiglas may be cleaned with soapy water and a soft cloth.

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