Aspen Pediatric Cervical Collar

Features of Pediatric Cervical Collar by Aspen

• Motion Restriction:
  • Properly fit collar can provide effective motion restriction
• Safe for Delicate Skin:
  • Aspen Pediatric Collars minimize the potential for skin breakdown, while maintaining superior motion restriction
  • The FlexTabs have been designed to spread support across the contact surfaces, eliminating hot spots that can lead to skin breakdown
• Custom Fit:
  • The PD4 and PD5 have an occipital support strap on the back panel that when adjusted provides a custom cradle for the back of the head
• Gently by Design:
  • The pads are made of breathable, open cell foam with a soft, hypoallergenic cotton lining which keeps the skin clean, cool and comfortable
• Common Examples of Use:
  • Decompressive procedures
  • Fracture management
  • Cervicogenic headache
  • Cervical disc syndrome
  • Post surgical stabilization
  • Trauma or whiplash
  • Sprain or strain
  • Radiculopathy

Pediatric Cervical Collar User Manuals

• Aspen Pediatric Neck Brace User Manual
• Aspen Cervical Collar Instruction Manual
• Aspen PD Collar Guidelines

What to buy with Aspen Pediatric Cervical Collar

• Core D-Core Cervical Support Pillow
• OPTP Original McKenzie Cervical Roll
• Cardinal Health Jack Frost Insulated Hot And Cold Gel Packs

Instructions to use Aspen Pediatric Collar?

• Measuring for correct size:
  • Height, weight and age of the child influence the proper cervical collar sizing. Refer to the Specification chart to estimate the proper size.
• Instructions For Positioning:
  • Slide the back panel behind the neck
  • Squeeze the collar in half horizontally
  • Scoop the front panel up and under the chin so the chin piece comes to the front edge of the chin
  • Bring the sides up over the shoulders and loosely place the back panel Velcro on the front panel to hold it in place
• Secure:
  • While holding the trach hole with one hand, peel the back panel Velcro outwards until all slack is out
  • Next secure the back panel Velcro onto the side of the front panel
  • Repeat the opposite side, and alternate sides until the collar is secure and centered
  • (Ambulatory only) The PD 3, PD 4 and PD 5 have an occipital support strap on the back panel
  • Adjust by squeezing the back panel to the neck and pulling the straps until all slack is out