Benefits:

• Choice of color
• Easy to keep clean
• Firm support for the head
• Easy to put on and remove
• Low profile; unobtrusive appearance
• Cool, comfortable head support with low heat retention
• Improved breathing and swallowing by opening trachea and esophagus

Benefits for the Fitter:

• Quick release velcro
• Accessories available to modify function
• Good access to a tracheal tube, if needed
• One measurement to determine size (6 available sizes)
• Easy to fit (bend the cervical collar by hand to fit)
• All parts for the cervical collar are available as replacements

Bend the Collar to the desired height & width by hand

• It will stay in the shape you set it.
• Use accessories for extra flexion and extension support.
• Bend the Collar to clear the clavicles (collar bones) if necessary.
• A chin pad can be added to the chest portion of the Collar for extra padding if needed.

Final Checks

• Check that the Collar fits snugly under the chin.
• Only the back of the neck should be covered by the neckstrap.
• Use the Anterior Support to rigidify the Collar, if needed (see accessories).
• For extra support use the Neck Pad or the Extension Pads (see accessories) to resist extension of the neck.