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Spine board price in Kenya.

Original price was: KSh 12,100.00.Current price is: KSh 11,999.00.

Buy durable spine boards for safe patient immobilization and transport. Ideal for emergency, rescue, and medical use. Lightweight, strong, and reliable.

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Category: Hospital furnitures

Description

A spine board, also known as a long spine board (LSB) or backboard, is a medical device used to immobilize and safely transport patients with suspected spinal, neck, or limb injuries, especially in trauma situations. It’s commonly used by EMS personnel, especially in pre-hospital settings, to minimize spinal movement during rescue and transport.

A spine board (also called a spinal board or backboard) is a rigid, flat device used in emergency and trauma care to immobilize and support a patient’s spine (neck to buttocks), especially when spinal injury is suspected. It allows safe movement and transport while reducing the risk of worsening damage. Wikipedia+2spiegato.com+2

🔧 Key Features of a Spine Board

Rigid Flat Structure:
- Made of rigid plastic or composite materials, often radiolucent to allow imaging like X-rays.
- Long and flat to support the head, neck, torso, and legs.
Handholds:
- Multiple cut-out handles along the sides for easy lifting and carrying by responders.
Strap Attachments:
- Equipped with straps or restraint systems to securely immobilize the patient.
- Typically includes head immobilizer blocks and chin/forehead straps.
Radiolucent Material:
- Allows for diagnostic imaging without removing the patient.
Lightweight and Durable:
- Designed to be portable and sturdy, suitable for field use in rugged conditions.
Waterproof and Easy to Clean:
- Can be used in wet or aquatic rescues and is resistant to bodily fluids and chemicals.

✅ Advantages

Provides full-body immobilization.
Essential for spinal injury prevention during transport.
Works well with log-roll techniques when necessary.
Versatile—can be used in conjunction with vacuum mattresses, cervical collars, and other immobilization tools.

⚠️ Limitations

Not designed for comfort—can cause pressure sores if used for prolonged periods.
Increasingly used only for short-term immobilization due to concerns over:
- Discomfort
- Restricted breathing
- Increased pain
Some guidelines now recommend limiting backboard use unless absolutely necessary (e.g., spinal injury suspected).