When immobilizing an injured child, padding underneath the torso is generally unnecessary for which age range?

Padding underneath the torso is typically unnecessary for children in the age range of 8 to 10 years because, at this stage of development, their bodies often have better proportionality and structural integrity when being immobilized. Additionally, children in this age group are approaching pre-adolescent development, which means their bodies are becoming more adult-like in terms of size and shape.

Immobilization techniques for younger children, especially those under 4 years, often require additional padding to accommodate their smaller, less developed anatomy and ensure that they are safely and securely positioned without risk of additional injury during transport. As children grow older, their risk of respiratory compromise or issues due to improper positioning during immobilization decreases, making the need for extra padding less critical. Therefore, the method of immobilization can be adjusted accordingly for this particular age group to align with their developmental stage.