How do you use the Aspen cervical collar?

How do you use the Aspen cervical collar?

Use one hand to hold the front of the collar in place. Use your free hand to reach and bring the back piece of the collar around to the front until the pad overlaps the side panel. Adjust and tighten the straps, one at a time, until they are the same length on both sides.

How Do You Measure C spine?

Sizing a one-piece hard collar

1. Measure the distance from the top of the patient’s shoulder to the angle of the jaw with your hand (image 1)
2. On the collar, measure from the bottom of the rigid plastic to the “measuring post”. This should correspond to the above measurement (image 2)
3. Check that the collar fits correctly.

Do cervical collars come in sizes?

Available in Narrow (2.5 Inches), Average (3.0 Inches), and Wide (3.5 Inches) front depths. Size options: X-Small (11.5-13.5 inch), Small (13.5-15.5 inch), Medium (15.5-17.5 inch), Large (17.5-19.5 inch), X-Large (19.5-21.5 inch), Universal (13.5-19.5 inch).

How do you sleep with Aspen collar?

Do not sleep on your stomach. You may sleep in any other comfortable position as long as your collar is securely in place. To get out of bed, roll onto one side, bring your legs over the edge of the bed, and then push up with your arms to sit up. Clean your collar when visibly dirty or if it smells.

How long should you wear a cervical collar?

The collar is usually worn for a period of twelve weeks to support your neck and prevent movement around the injury site but this can alter depending on your healing rate and your consultant’s opinion.

How do you put the Aspen cervical collar on?

Open the sides of the front panel outward. Make sure the top of the collar sits under the chin and supports the jawbone. The chin should not slip down into the collar. Hold firmly with one hand. Push the sides of the front panel around the neck.

How to determine the size of an Aspen collar?

Use this “height” measurement to choose the correct size collar: You can also print out our Aspen cervical collar collar sizing guide card below and use that as shown below to determine the correct size collar required. Neck circumference should be 13″ – 21″.

What are the tabs on an Aspen neck collar?

Flare tabs on the neck and around the chin provide secure stabilization and ensure a truly custom fit. Aspen’s Occipital Support Strap™ helps customize the cervical collar’s fit by creating an adjustable, three-dimensional “shelf” that cradles the back of the head.

How do you remove pads from Aspen collar?

You will receive a set of replacement pads when you buy the Aspen Collar. Step 1: Removing the pads Remove the front and chin pads by peeling them off the Velcro dots. To remove the back panel pad, first pull the gray loop straps through the plastic slots. You can now peel the pad off the Velcro dots and slide off the loop straps.