Core Foam Universal Cervical Collar

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Conditions:

• Whiplash; Medical Subluxation (dislocation); Other.
   

Care Instructions:

• Close all hook-and-loop fasteners to prevent damage to other fabrics
• Remove the extra stockinette and wash separately
• Hand Wash Cold, Mild Soap
• No Chlorine Additive, Hang Dry
• Avoid direct heat
   

Fitting Landmarks:

• Occiput
• Chin
• Top of shoulders closest to the neck
• Collar bones
• Sternal Notch (Notch between collar bones where ribcage starts).
   

Measurement:

• Snug Fit Measurement: Devices are sized at a compressed fit.
• Measuring loose vs. skin tight can result in incorrect measurement.
• Measurement taken as a neck circumference
• Tip of chin to Sternal Notch (Notch between collar bones where ribcage starts) for appropriate height.
• Measure in a neutral posture (head level & straight).
• Can be dictated by support used.
   

Fitting Instructions:

• Choose best device for injury.
• On Some cervical supports, the idea is to keep tension on bony part of shoulder structure.
• Fit from the front under the chin.
• Center the cutout of the collar at the chin area.
• Apply the device gently around to the back of the neck.
• If you can tuck chin down into the collar, then the device has not been applied with correct tightness in the fitting.
• Re-apply tension to appropriate tightness.
• Be careful not to jut chin out into forward position to help you fit the collar.
• Looking for symmetry (equal alignment) of the collar.
• Avoid pressure points and avoid collar rubbing and irritating ear lobes.
   

Post Fitting Instructions:

• Check fitting through function.
• Make sure Collar has been fitted with appropriate strap tightness.
• Collar should not create pressure points or irritate lobes of the ear.
• Fit from the front under the chin.
• Center the cutout of the collar at the chin area.
• Apply the device gently around to the back of the neck.
• Finish with appropriate tightness to the application of the collar.
• If the chin can be tucked down into the collar, then the device has not been applied with correct tightness in the fitting.
• Re-apply tension to appropriate tightness.
• Do not jut chin out into forward position to help you fit the collar. Depending on your condition, the application of the device may need to be done by a secondary care-taker or significant other.

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