Philadelphia® Tracheotomy Collar
The Philadelphia Tracheatomy Collar is a hospital and 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
Product description
The Philadelphia Tracheatomy Collar is a hospital and 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 hydrotherapy
Customisable 2-piece design
Does not contain natural rubber latex, non-toxic and hypoallergenic Plastazote® foam reduces skin irritation
X-ray and CT-lucent. MR-safe
Features a large trachea opening
Ventilation openings reduce heat and moisture
Indications
Cervical spine precaution for trauma patients
Immobilisation for pre and post cervical spine surgery
Other conditions requiring gross immobilisation of the mid-cervical spine
General information
Available sizes
XS, S, M, L, XL