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