Aspen Vista TX Cervical Collar

What to buy with Vista Cervical Collar

• BodyMed Cervical Roll Pillow
• Core Tri-Core Cervical Support Pillow
• Graham-Field Component Parts for Traction Sets

How to use Aspen Cervical Collar?

Preparation:

• Pre-form the back ends of the side panels so they are slightly curved.
• With the head in neutral alignment, press the back panel down onto the bed and slide it behind the patients neck.
• Velcro straps should be between the patients ear and the trapezius.

Placement:

• Front panel should be at the lowest setting to begin. While pulling the sides of the front panel apart, position the bottom of the tracheal aperture at the sternal notch.
• Position the sides up and over the trapezius muscles.
• It is fine if the chin piece is not touching the chin.

Sizing:

• While holding the collar against the chest, pull out the dial to unlock.
• Turn the dial clockwise to raise chin piece.
• When the chin piece is supporting the chin, release the dial and it will self-lock.

Tightening:

• While holding the front panel in place, attach the loop strap on each side.
• To tighten, anchor your fingers in on the collar and peel back the loop strap on one side, tighten and reattach.
• Tighten the other side equally and repeat as needed to ensure a snug, symmetrical fit.
• Check to see that the back of the chin piece is not pressing inward on the throat.
• If it is, lift the back ends of the side panels up and off the trapezius muscles.

Safety Tips:

• Patients chin should be close to the front of the chin piece but the back of the chin piece should not press on the patients throat.
• All slack between the front and back panels must be removed to ensure a secure fit.
• Patient often changes position, so it may be desirable to readjust the height and the back panel straps.

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