Sta-Block Head Immobilizer

When a patient with a suspected cervical spine injury is being transported, keeping the head from shifting is not optional — it's the difference between a stable spine and a preventable complication. The Sta-Block head immobilizer from Laerdal Medical is the disposable, single-patient-use system EMS crews and emergency departments reach for to lock the head in neutral alignment on a backboard.

This collection carries the Laerdal Sta-Block Head Immobilizer (700-00001), measuring 22-1/2 x 5-1/2 inches. It works with virtually any standard spine board, pairing a base pad with two firm foam side blocks and head straps that secure across the forehead and chin. The disposable design is what makes it practical in the field: no cleaning, no reprocessing between calls, no cross-contamination risk. You use it once, document it, and move on to the next run fully stocked.

Crews consistently ask two things before buying — does it fit their boards, and does it hold. The universal base is designed to mount on conventional backboards without special adapters, and the dense foam blocks resist compression so the head stays put through lifts, stairs, and ambulance transport. Because each unit ships flat and assembles quickly, it stores compactly in a jump bag or apparatus compartment until needed.

Sta-Block is a strong fit for ambulance services, fire departments, ski patrols, industrial first-response teams, and hospital trauma bays that want a consistent, disposable spinal motion restriction option in stock. Buying by the case keeps every rig and every treatment bay ready without dipping into a shared reusable inventory.

Looking for related immobilization and procedural products? Browse our broader block collection for additional options.