Description
The Philadelphia Tracheatomy Collar is a hospital and rehabilitation collar that is designed to maintain neutral alignment of the cervical spine after injury to the neck. The collar contains a large trachea opening allows carotid pulse monitoring and emergency tracheotomies
Key features
- Anterior and posterior rigid plastic reinforcement supports limit movement
- Total cervical arch support maintains neutral alignment of the cervical spine
- Water-resistant for bathing and hydro-therapy
- Customizable 2-piece design
- Does not contain natural rubber latex, non-toxic and hypoallergenic Plastazote® foam reduces skin irritation
- X-ray and CT lucent. MR safe
- Features a large trachea opening
- Ventilation openings reduce heat and moisture
Indications
- C-spine precaution for trauma patients - Immobilization for pre and post c-spine surgery - Other conditions requiring gross immobilization of the mid-cervical spine
