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Abstract

Restraint apparatus is provided for immobilizing a pediatric patient during exposure of X-ray film, particularly in connection with chest examinations. The invention permits considerable reduction in the extent of exposure area of the patient's body. Manual restraint is not required and hence non-patient exposure to radiation is avoided. Because movement is restrained, the need to re-expose the patient is virtually eliminated. Adjustment is provided for the comfortable accommodation of infants up to small children. The apparatus secures both arms of an infant or small child in a forward and upward extension to achieve proper anatomical positioning for anterior-posterior or lateral chest X-ray study. Adjustable holders for different size film cassettes form part of the apparatus.

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