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Thirty Degree Prone Positioning Board For Children With Gastroesophageal Reflux.

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--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Prone positioner for infants, intended to hold the child at 30 degrees after feeding to prevent gastroesophageal reflux. Describes construction of a prone positioner using 24 by 36 inches of Orthoplast bent around and fastened at the corners, creating a 30 degree angle (to allow for the child's weight and compression), with the opening filled with dense foam. An 8 by 20 inch piece of Orthoplast is molded into a cone shape and fastened near the bottom end. Both the "board" and the cone, which the child straddles, are padded with foam and covered with lambswool. Straps with velcro fastening hold the child on the board. Includes photographs. SKILLS REQUIRED: Plastics. AUTHOR: Bubenco, S; Flesch, P; Kollar, C TITLE: Thirty Degree Prone Positioning Board for Children with Gastroesophageal Reflux JOURNAL: Physical Therapy REF: Vol 64 no 8, Aug 1984: p 1240-1241 PAGES (including cover): 2 1984.

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07/26/1996