Malleable Textile Immobilizes Accident Victims

The material in its soft, malleable state is spread inside a sealed enclosure and can be applied to the body as needed; afterwards, when vacuum is applied to it, it becomes as stiff as plaster of Paris. This makes it possible in the event of an accident to immediately immobilize parts of the victim’s body that are difficult to access without moving, such as the neck, back, or thorax. The material reverts to its flexible state once the vacuum is released.

The material also offers solutions in other spheres of healthcare, such as orthopedics, where it has advantages over ordinary solutions that use elastic straps, Velcro strips, or inflatable air cushioning balloons.

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