Soft Neck Collar

Soft Neck Collar

A medium-density Soft Neck Collar has additional EVA foam on the anterior to give enhanced support. A removable, washable cotton stocking for comfort and hygiene.

Features:

Contoured Sharp
Removable and washable cotton sleeve
Perforation in the EVA foam for airflow

 Neck circumference

What sort of collar should we use?
(article from Northern Region Trauma Network)

The issues

The practice of routinely placing a cervical spine collar on all trauma patients is being questioned. There are no randomised controlled trials demonstrating that cervical immobilisation prevents secondary spinal cord injury. In fact, there is a growing body of evidence that cervical spine collars may cause more harm in some patients.

The concerns regarding rigid cervical spine immobilisation are as follows¹

• collars can restrict cranial venous outflow thus increasing ICP and worsening head injury outcomes
• collar placement and strict adherence to manual inline stabilisation can make advanced airway management more difficult and increase aspiration risk
• collars can worsen neurological deficits in some patients
• Collars provide limited motion control
• collars can lead to pressure injuries even after a short period
• collars are uncomfortable and can increase cervical spine pain