Ever wondered what this strange looking contraption is? . It’s called the Pigg-O-Stat, and while the name is unfortunate, it was designed for a very important reason. It works as a pediatric immobilization device designed for positioning infants and young children and keeping them still while taking X-rays. Although it looks frightening, it actually limits the amount of time and radiation exposure necessary to get the X-rays. . Mention a friend and follow @medicalpedia for more exciting cases!