[Jun 24, 2025]

“Radiolucent head immobilization may prove beneficial for decreasing procedural times, particularly during longer conscious sedation procedures”

– according to a 2024 study from the Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery.

Read the JNIS article here: E-010 Radiolucent head immobilization improves fluoroscopy times during neurointerventional procedures | Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery

Researchers had found that using a radiolucent head immobilizer(RHI) led to a 19% reduction in fluoroscopy time per vessel during cerebral angiography and a 20% reduction in bilateral Middle Meningeal Artery Embolization(MMAE) procedures. These time savings were able to be achieved without any loss in image quality, as confirmed by independent, blinded review by two fellowship-trained neuroradiologists.

Although radiation dose remained unchanged, the reduction in fluoroscopy time is a meaningful step toward improving procedural efficiency, especially in longer cases performed under conscious sedation.

For clinicians, this study reinforces the value of radiolucent head immobilization in enhancing both patient care and operational efficiency.

And for us, it’s encouraging to see independent research supporting the purpose behind our Adept Medical Head Immobiliser. We’re glad we can help clinicians work more effectively while maintaining high standards in image quality and patient care.