protect.Collar Tracheo

Cervical collar

Water-resistant
Light weight
Easily customised for individual requirements

Cervical collar for immobilisation

protect.Collar tracheo is a cervical collar. The product is exclusively to be used for the orthotic fitting of the thoracic spine and only on unbroken skin.

Features

Product benefits

"Two-piece, contoured, moulded foam shell
Adjustable bilateral hook and loop fasteners ensure correct fit
Large trachea opening for quick access to carotid pulse monitoring and emergency tracheotomies
Ventilation openings reduce heat and moisture
Water-resistant for bathing and aquatherapy
Light weight
X-ray, CT and MRI lucent
Easily customised for individual requirements
3 adjustable sizes of four heights each"

How does it work?/Mode of action

Stabilises the neck
Immobilises the cervical spine
Restricts cervical spine flexion, extension and rotation
Anterior and posterior rigid plastic reinforcement supports limit movement
Total cervical arch support maintains neutral alignment of the cervical spine
Two-piece design enhances patient comfort

Details

Standard colours

Skin

Material components

Polyethylene foam, plastic

Washing instructions

Hook and loop fasteners should be closed for washing. Soap residues, lotions and ointments can cause skin irritation and material wear. The product can be worn in both fresh and salt water. After wearing in water, rinse the product thoroughly with clean fresh water.
Wash the product by hand, preferably using medi clean washing agent.