{"product_id":"pigg-o-stat-pediatric-immobilizer","title":"Pigg-O-Stat Immobilizer","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eWhat Is a Pigg-O-Stat Immobilizer?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThe Pigg-O-Stat Immobilizer is a specialized pediatric positioning system used in pediatric radiology to safely stabilize infants and toddlers during chest, abdominal, and extremity X-rays. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eAt its core, it addresses a practical problem that every imaging team faces: children move. Even small movements can compromise an otherwise diagnostic image. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eBy limiting motion during exposure-  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eDepartments reduce motion artifacts, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eAvoid unnecessary repeat exposures, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eAlign with the ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) principle for radiation safety.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eInitially developed by Modern Way Immobilizers and trusted for over 60 years, the system has earned its place as a dependable tool in hospitals worldwide. It is not sophisticated or complicated; it simply works consistently under real clinical pressure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e\u003cmeta content=\"uuidYSE6IvbH8wTJ\" name=\"uuid\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe Real Problem in Pediatric Imaging (And Why Manual Restraint Fails)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eAnyone who has worked in a pediatric X-ray suite knows how unpredictable these exams can be. Even cooperative children instinctively move. A raised arm or slight twist is often enough to blur an image. That single movement triggers a chain reaction—retakes, longer exam times, higher cumulative doses, and frustrated families. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eDepartments relying on manual methods typically see more rejected images and slower throughput than expected.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e\u003cmeta name=\"uuid\" content=\"uuidYSE6IvbH8wTJ\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMotion Artifacts Lead to Repeat X-Rays\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eExtra radiation dose: Children are more radiosensitive than adults, so \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eeven modest additional exposure must be carefully controlled\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eLonger exam time: A study that should take seconds can stretch into several minutes due to repositioning and repeated attempts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eStressed children and parents: Each repeat tends to increase anxiety, making cooperation harder.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eStaff Exposure \u0026amp; Workflow Bottlenecks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eWithout reliable immobilization, technologists often step into the beam area to assist, which leads to:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eHand exposure risk: Proximity to the beam increases cumulative occupational dose over time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eInconsistent positioning: Manual restraint varies between staff members, directly affecting repeatability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eLower throughput: Extra minutes per exam add up quickly, limiting daily capacity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThe Solution: Controlled Immobilization With the Pigg-O-Stat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThe Pigg-O-Stat pediatric immobilizer addresses the issue at the source: preventing movement rather than compensating for it afterward. Standardizing positioning creates a more controlled and predictable process. In our experience supporting imaging teams, this consistency often reduces repeats faster than any technique adjustment alone. Simply put, fewer variables lead to better results.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eA transparent plexiglass cylinder gently stabilizes the child in an upright, natural posture while allowing complete visibility and continuous monitoring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eRotatable seat: Enables fast 360° positioning for multiple views without repeatedly handling or repositioning the patient.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eOverhead arm supports: Keep arms clear of the chest field for cleaner and more reliable chest X-ray positioning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eSecure but non-painful restraint: Designed to stabilize safely and comfortably, without force.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eDesigned for Real Radiology Workflows\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThe best equipment tends to be the least disruptive, fitting into your process rather than forcing you to adapt.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eFaster setup: Most children are positioned in seconds, keeping schedules flowing smoothly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eConsistent imaging quality: Repeatable placement reduces technique variability and retakes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eSimpler training: New technologists typically learn the workflow quickly and confidently.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eClinical Benefits That Directly Impact Outcomes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eRadiology leaders do not invest in equipment for features alone; they invest to improve measurable performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eFewer repeat exposures: Reliable immobilization reduces the rate of rejected images.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eLower radiation exposure: Fewer repeats naturally support ALARA and dose optimization goals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eImproved first-time accuracy: Stable positioning produces cleaner, diagnostic-quality images.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eFaster exam turnaround: When motion \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eis controlled\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e, everything else becomes easier.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eShorter procedure times: Many teams complete exams in a fraction of their previous time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eHigher daily capacity: More studies can \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ebe completed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e without adding staff or extending hours.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eStaff Safety \u0026amp; Comfort\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eProtecting technologists is just as crucial as protecting patients.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eReduced occupational exposure: Less need for hands-on restraint during exposure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eLess physical strain: Fewer awkward holds and repetitive lifting throughout the day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"5377\" data-start=\"5332\"\u003eProduct Specifications \u0026amp; Technical Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5548\" data-start=\"5379\"\u003eDesigned for \u003cstrong data-end=\"5448\" data-start=\"5392\"\u003einfants to approximately 3–3.5 years (up to ~35 lbs)\u003c\/strong\u003e, the device supports common pediatric radiography needs while remaining easy to maintain and clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRadiolucent plexiglass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePositioning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e360° rotation with markings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePatient Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInfants to toddlers (~35 lbs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eViews\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChest, abdomen, extremities\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCleaning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy wipe-down, sterilizable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVisibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTransparent body for monitoring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompliance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupports pediatric radiation safety best practices\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5548\" data-start=\"5379\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"5548\" data-start=\"5379\"\u003eWhat You Should Check Before Buy Pigg-O-Stat Pediatric Immobilizer\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot all pediatric immobilization devices offer the same operational value. A thoughtful evaluation upfront can prevent costly workarounds later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit \u0026amp; Size Range  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSupport for infants to toddlers covers the majority of routine pediatric exams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDurability \u0026amp; Maintenance  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlexiglass construction reliably handles frequent cleaning and long-term use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty \u0026amp; Support  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAvailability of replacement parts minimizes downtime and service interruptions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCost vs. Repeat Savings  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFewer repeats save staff time, lower radiation doses, and reduce hidden operational costs over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5548\" data-start=\"5379\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cone Instruments\/Marketlab","offers":[{"title":"Cone Instruments\/Marketlab-206500 Pigg-O-Stat™ Immobilizer • 20\"W x 22\"L x 35\"H, For DR X-ray (no cassette holder)","offer_id":48134930727152,"sku":"Cone Instruments\/Marketlab-206500","price":7062.47,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cone Instruments\/Marketlab-206501 Pigg-O-Stat™ Immobilizer • 20\"W x 22\"L x 35\"H, With Standard Film Cassette Holder","offer_id":48134930759920,"sku":"Cone Instruments\/Marketlab-206501","price":7445.53,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/6429\/4384\/files\/206500.webp?v=1759771999","url":"https:\/\/vigourmedstore.com\/products\/pigg-o-stat-pediatric-immobilizer","provider":"Vigour Med Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}