i2i Overview
i2i Upper Torso Support Series
The i2i system was developed by Leslie Fitzsimmons PT, ATP, who designed the i2i system for her most challenged students at Lakeview School in New Jersey. The i2i is designed to:
- Maintain overall positioning goals. Counteracting gravity may result in better and longer term hip and trunk positioning.
- Decrease the progression of cervical deformities. Negative positions allowed to continue may become fixed deformities.
- Supply an upright head position promoting eye contact. Looking at the floor or ceiling isolates an individual from their environment
- Promote active head control. Adjusting the i2i in a "prompt" position allows the user to work on increased head control.
- Improve a person's mealtime experience. Meals become more manageable without the need for an aid to maintain an open airway
- Improve saliva management. Upright head and neck positioning may result in decreased drooling.
i2i550 shown with i2i560 chin prompt and TWB486-17FDM hardware.
i2i Overview:
- The unique, integrated shape of the i2i provides a maximal, proximal foundation between the head, neck, and shoulders. The sub occipital along with the integrated low profile occipital components provide posterior support and limit cervical extension while offering resting support.
- The lateral components promote a midline head position and offer cervical supporting while maintaining range of motion.
- Anterior stabilizer arms act as an anchor for the chin prompt, and provide an anterior boundary channeling movement into a midline position.
- The chin prompt is designed to provide anterior support, to keep the head more midline for meals, and to encourage neck muscle strengthening. It is designed with a curved contact surface and straps that allow it to slide when an unsafe amount of force is exerted, therefore preventing airway obstruction.
- For safety, the chin prompt should ONLY be used under a caregivers supervision, and is NOT to be used during transportation.
i2i Documents
i2i Documents
Features
i2i Features
- The standard i2i creates an exoskeleton around the neck providing cervical support from the shoulders to the lower portion of the occipital.
- The rear of the i2i provides support for the occipital and sub occipital regions.
- Stabilizer arms provide an anterior boundary to combat slipping forward due to muscle fatigue or gravity.
- Ear cutouts provide relief for sensitivity or easy access to the ears.
- Adjustable arms adjust laterally, creating open space for the client or devices.
- The low profile provides neck and shoulder support while keeping the occipital regions free.
- Short arms free space on the clients chest while providing an anterior boundary to a lesser degree.
Custom Configurations
Custom Configurations
Every head support needs to be as individualized as the person requiring it. The Ultra QCRS, in conjunction with the i2i, provides a versatile positioning system with remarkable adjustment capabilities and a portfolio of options and accessories to meet virtually any client's needs.
Pediatric
i2i Pediatric Options
Pediatric i2i Packages
| A. | B. | C. | D. | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part Number | Max. Neck Cir. | Max. Neck Width | Profile Height | Arm Length | Chin Prompt | Gel |
| i2i280 | 7in. (18cm) | 3in. (8cm) | 2.25in. (6cm) | 4.5in. (11cm) | ||
| i2i282 | 7in. (18cm) | 3in. (8cm) | 2.25in. (6cm) | 4.5in. (11cm) | ||
| i2i380 | 9in. (23cm) | 3.5in. (9cm) | 2.25in. (6cm) | 4.5in. (11cm) | ||
| i2i382 | 9in. (23cm) | 3.5in. (9cm) | 2.25in. (6cm) | 4.5in. (11cm) | ||
| All i2i packages in the chart above include TWB480-17FDM mounting hardware. | ||||||
Small
i2i Small
Small i2i Packages
| Part Number | Profile | Arm Length | Adjustable Arms | Chin Prompt | Gel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| i2i480 | Standard | Standard | |||
| i2i482 | Standard | Standard | |||
| i2i430 | Standard | Standard | |||
| i2i432 | Standard | Standard | |||
| i2i481 | Standard | Short | |||
| i2i483 | Standard | Short | |||
| i2i490 | Low | Standard | |||
| i2i492 | Low | Standard | |||
| i2i440 | Low | Standard | |||
| i2i442 | Low | Standard | |||
| i2i491 | Low | Short | |||
| i2i493 | Low | Short | |||
| All i2i packages in the chart above include TWB480-17FDM mounting hardware. | |||||
Medium
i2i Medium
Medium i2i Packages
| Part Number | Profile | Arm Length | Adjustable Arms | Chin Prompt | Gel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| i2i580 | Standard | Standard | |||
| i2i582 | Standard | Standard | |||
| i2i530 | Standard | Standard | |||
| i2i532 | Standard | Standard | |||
| i2i581 | Standard | Short | |||
| i2i583 | Standard | Short | |||
| i2i590 | Low | Standard | |||
| i2i592 | Low | Standard | |||
| i2i540 | Low | Standard | |||
| i2i542 | Low | Standard | |||
| i2i591 | Low | Short | |||
| i2i593 | Low | Short | |||
| All i2i packages in the chart above include TWB480-17FDM mounting hardware. | |||||
Large
i2i Large
Large i2i Packages
| Part Number | Profile | Arm Length | Adjustable Arms | Chin Prompt | Gel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| i2i680 | Standard | Standard | |||
| i2i682 | Standard | Standard | |||
| i2i630 | Standard | Standard | |||
| i2i632 | Standard | Standard | |||
| i2i681 | Standard | Short | |||
| i2i683 | Standard | Short | |||
| i2i690 | Low | Standard | |||
| i2i692 | Low | Standard | |||
| i2i640 | Low | Standard | |||
| i2i642 | Low | Standard | |||
| i2i691 | Low | Short | |||
| i2i693 | Low | Short | |||
| All i2i packages in the chart above include TWB480-17FDM mounting hardware. | |||||
Extra Large
i2i Extra Large
Extra Large i2i Packages
| Part Number | Profile | Arm Length | Adjustable Arms | Chin Prompt | Gel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| i2i780 | Standard | Standard | |||
| i2i782 | Standard | Standard | |||
| i2i781 | Standard | Short | |||
| i2i783 | Standard | Short | |||
| i2i790 | Low | Standard | |||
| i2i792 | Low | Standard | |||
| i2i740 | Low | Standard | |||
| i2i742 | Low | Standard | |||
| i2i791 | Low | Short | |||
| i2i793 | Low | Short | |||
| All i2i packages in the chart above include TWB480-17FDM mounting hardware. | |||||
Hardware
Hadware Options
Link Style Flip Down Hardware
- Multiple planes of adjustment allow critical adjustment of anterior, posterior, and angle.
- Separate links isolate adjustment planes and angles.
- Individual link adjustment achieves the most complex head support solutions.
- Standard removal option or integrated push button that allows the hardware to flip down, eliminating misplacement.
Mounting Accessories
Tone Deflector and Back Mounts
Back Mounts
FDM350
HMO-OB
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Add additional adjustments to the headrest mounting with back mounting accessories:
- The FDM350 provides flip down for mounting hardware with 1/2in. square tubing.
- The HMO-OB track provides vertical adjustment to the head support to adapt to asymmetry.
- The SBM300H and SBM300U interface plate is used to provide and adapter for solid backplates.
- The SBM351 1in. interface clamp allows a headrest to be mounted onto a 1in. crossbar.
Lateral Support Swing Away Hardware
SUS9 Swing Away Option
- Varied systems offer attachment points for support surfaces and switch access.
- Swing-away rods adjust in angle, rotation, and length.
- Rods swing out of the way 100° for transfer, therapy, and when not needed.
- Adjustable pads block lateral flexion, rotation, and provide a surface for support.
- Rods swing back into place without losing their position.
Swing Away Configurations
Rod Lengths
- Rods function as the adjustable connection between the Swing Away and the pad.
- Choose a length of 6 in., 13 in., 24 in., or custom length and shape.
- Size options all accommodate facial pads and switches.
Facial Lateral Pads & Accessories
Facial Pads and Accessories
Facial Lateral Pads
- Facial lateral pads facilitate proper clinical interventions.
- Adjustable to achieve midline head position, or to block rotation and flexion.
- Aids in deterring advancement of cervical deformities and muscle foreshortening.
- The longer pads (900 & 910) are bendable to fit the contact area.
- Comes standard with 1/2 in. closed cell foam and neoprene covers.
- Gel and viscoelastic foams may be added.
- Lateral facial pads are an important clinical intervention.
Switches & Inputs
- Stealth's full selection of switches are supported by lateral rods and Swing Aways.
- Support and switch access can be added and adjusted for the best clinical outcomes.
- To see a full list of swing away accessories, check out the SUS9 page.