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past the borders of the polyethylene on all parts of the collar. The foam shall be held to the rigid polyethylene by means of 5/8 inch diameter nylon rivets. The two-pieces of the cervical collar shall be adjustably coupled together by means of woven nylon hook and pile closures, located on both sides of the neck.
The anterior portion of the collar shall consist of two polyethylene panels. This anterior piece shall have a diamond shaped tracheal hole, a minimum 2-1/2 inches in length and 1-1/2 inches in height which may be used for access to monitor carotid pulse or for airway management. Each anterior piece shall have a semi-circular, polyethylene chin piece designed to fold down flat for easy, compact storage. a strap of woven nylon pile shall extend from the side of the anterior panel and shall be used to hold the front piece in position while the posterior piece is applied. A strip of woven nylon hook shall extend across the length of the front panel.
The posterior portion of the collar shall be composed of two preformed polyethylene pieces riveted together in a minimum of three places. The smaller piece of the posterior panel shall be fully padded. The larger piece shall be lined along the bottom and sides with padding. Two pieces (straps) of woven nylon pile shall be riveted to the posterior panel on either side and shall be designed to attach the anterior piece to the posterior piece.
When coupled together, the support shall immobilize the cervical area by enclosing the neck, mandible, occiput, and the chin. The low density polyethylene construction shall permit the collar to conform to the patient. The collar shall provide rigid flexion, extension, axial and rotational immobilization. The cervical support shall maintain the spine in a neutral orientation during extrication and transport to prevent cervical spinal cord injury. The collar shall have clinical studies documenting capacity to immobilize.
The cervical support shall be packaged flat for ease of storage and may be reused. Each cervical support shall be furnished with an instruction sheet illustrating the sizing and application of the collar and describing the cleaning instructions.
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