Cervical Immobilizer

TopPhil Cervical Immobiliser (also called a Philadelphia collar) is used to keep the head and neck in the correct position after a spinal cord injury (SCI). This gives the injured spinal column and the ligaments time to heal. It also help support the neck muscles.

TopPhil Cervical Immobiliser is made of hard plastic, with hook and loop closure. It consists of a front piece with a chin cup, and a curved back piece that fits against the lower part of the skull (head). This design and the rigid material helps to keep the neck and head in the correct position after a SCI.

• Two piece design for easy application
• X-ray lucent- Allows X-ray to be taken without removing collar
• Anterior tracheal opening-Provision for emergency tracheotomy and provides access to carotid pulse

Indications:

• Post cervical surgery
• Severe cervical sprain
• Cervical Fracture
• Cervical disc herniation

Instructions for Use:

• Align the front and back pieces of the collar with the arrows pointing upward
• To ensure effective immobilisation, either side of the front piece should overlap the back
• Ensure that the chin is rested on the chin support
• Tighten the collar with the bilateral-hook and loop closure adjustment