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Description
With a large trachea opening, the Philadelphia Tracheotomy Collar not only offers excellent immobilization and comfort, but enables healthcare professionals to quickly perform carotid pulse monitoring and emergency tracheotomies.
Height
- Measure from the tip of the patient's chin to the top of the sternum in a straight line
- The measurement corresponds to the HEIGHT of the Collar. If the patient's measurement falls between two consecutive sizes, apply the smaller size first.
Circumferences
- Measure around the patient's neck.
- The measurement corresponds to the size CIRCUMFERENCE of the Collar. If the patient's measurement falls between two consecutive sizes, apply the larger size first.
Features
- The Philadelphia Collar is the gold standard of cervical collars.
- Restricts cervical spine flexion, extension and rotation to promote patient recovery.
- Latex-free, non-toxic and hypoallergenic Plastizote foam reduces skin irritation
- Adjustable bilateral Velcro hook and loop fasteners ensure proper fit.
- Anterior and posterior rigid plastic reinforcement supports limit movement.
- Two-piece design enhances patient comfort.
- Total cervical arch support maintains neutral alignment of the cervical spine.
| Size |
Neck Circumference |
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| X-Small |
Up to 10" |
| Small |
10" - 13" |
| Medium |
13" - 16" |
| Large |
16" - 19" |
| X-Large |
19" & up |
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