Description

The Philadelphia Tracheotomy Collar is a rehabilitation collar that is designed to maintain neutral alignment of the cervical spine after injury to the neck. The collar contains a large trachea opening that allows carotid pulse monitoring and emergency tracheotomies.

Key Features

• Anterior and posterior rigid plastic reinforcement supports limit movement
• Total cervical arch support maintains neutral alignment of the cervical spine
• Water-resistant for bathing and hydro-therapy
• Customizable 2-piece design
• Does not contain natural rubber latex, non-toxic and hypoallergenic Plastazote foam reduces skin irritation
• MRI, CT and X-ray lucent, MR safe
• Features a large trachea opening
• Ventilation openings reduce heat and moisture

Indications

• C-Spine precaution for trauma patients
• Immobilization for pre and post c-spine surgery
• Other conditions requiring gross immobilization of the mid-cervical spine