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HEAD HOLDER Notice how this horseshoe-shaped headrest attachment
holds the patient's head snugly but firmly in place in a neutral, aligned position.
The head's not pitching forward and the ears are directly over the shoulders.
You know that you've properly positioned the head if you can draw an imaginary
straight line down through the head and the center of the body. A ball-and-
socket mechanism on the headrest lets you manipulate the headrest in order
to get the proper alignment. The soft white padding cushions the patient's skin
around the forehead, temples and jaw to prevent shearing.
