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Donut Headrest

Gel Donut Headrest · Donut Head Pad · Gel Donut · Head Ring · Donut

A round, ring-shaped pad with a hole or dish in the center, made of gel or foam. The back of the head rests in the center so the head is cradled and kept from rolling.

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  • What it’s for

    Supports and steadies the head while keeping pressure off the back of the head. Used in ENT, neuro, vascular, plastic, orthopedicor-thuh-PEE-dikHaving to do with the bones, joints, muscles, ligaments and tendons, and the branch of medicine that treats them.orth/o straightped/o child (the field began with straightening children's bones)-ic relating toFull entry and many general cases in every position except prone. When the head is turned to the side, the donut also protects the ear underneath. Infants having neuroendoscopy may lie with the head in a donut.

  • Lengths and variants

    Adult (about 8 inches across, in standard and high versions), pediatric and neonatal sizes. Some have a solid center dish instead of an open hole.

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