Aspen Vista TX Cervical Collar

Vista TX Neck Brace Features

• Added Thoracic Coverage: Aspen colar features a detachable thoracic extension for added coverage in the thoracic region
• Extra Large Patient Access Window: Provides functional access for airway management and other essential procedures
• Dial Height Adjustment: Simply pull and turn the Height Adjustment Dial to select one of six Vista TX height settings
• Effective Skin Care: Cotton-lined Aspen pads wick moisture from patient’s skin while clickable polyurethane foam assures optimal pressure distribution.
• Inventory Management: By incorporating six sizes in one collar, this cervical collar eliminates the cost of storing multiple sizes, frees up valuable inventory space, and eliminates SKUs. It helps reduce the waste associated with sizing errors and eliminates the need to change collars due to sizing as patients become ambulatory.

Vista TX User Manual

What to buy with Aspen Vista TX Cervical Collar

• Therapeutica Sleeping Pillow
• OPTP Original McKenzie Cervical Roll

Instructions to use Aspen Cervical Collar

Preparation: Pre-form the back ends of the side panels so they are slightly curved. With the head in neutral alignment, press the back panel down onto the bed and slide it behind the patient's neck. Velcro straps should be between the patient's ear and the trapezius.

Placement: Front panel should be at the lowest setting to begin. While pulling the sides of the front panel apart, position the bottom of the tracheal aperture at the sternal notch. Position the sides up and over the trapezius muscles. It is fine if the chin piece is not touching the chin.

Sizing: While holding the collar against the chest, pull out the dial to unlock. Turn the dial clockwise to raise the chin piece. When the chin piece is supporting the chin, release the dial and it will self-lock.

Tightening: While holding the front panel in place, attach the loop strap on each side. To tighten, anchor your fingers in on the collar and peel back the loop strap on one side, tighten and reattach. Tighten the other side equally and repeat as needed to ensure a snug, symmetrical fit. Check to see that the back of the chin piece is not pressing inward on the throat. If it is, lift the back ends of the side panels up and off the trapezius muscles.

Precautions:

• Patients chin should be close to the front of the chin piece but the back of the chin piece should not press on the patient's throat
• All slack between the front and back panels must be removed to ensure a secure fit
• Patient often changes position, so it may be desirable to readjust the height and the back panel straps