Infant Restraint
Definition:
A compact, molded item designed to immobilize newborns for circumcision, minor surgery, blood exchanges, catheterization, and the like. It fits inside a standard incubator or bassinet and may include fastener straps and a hole for hanging in the operating room or nursery.
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