Cervical Orthosis Philadelphia Ethafoam

Code: B 05
Sizes Available: S, M, L, XL

Cervical Orthosis (Philadelphia) ethafoam is an advanced collar with a scientific design that ensures complete immobilization on one hand and perfect comfort on the other. The frontal opening allows it to be used in patients with a tracheotomy, It also helps in good ventilation of the area. Swollen balloon shape makes it an ideal collar for treating burn patients.

• Perfect immobilization
• Ultimate comfort
• Anatomically shaped
• Well ventilated
• Hypoallergenic

◄Applications

• Cervical Spondylitis
• Cervical spondylolisthesis
• Postoperative care of the cervical area
• Stable cervical vertebral fractures.
• Post-operative management after tuberculosis surgery
• Burns care of the cervical region
• Extrication and transportation of the accident victims
• Post traction stabilization
• All other ortho and neuro conditions, require firm immobilization of the cervical region.

◄Features

• Ethafoam body light in weight, nonabsorbent, ensure easy cleaning and maintenance.
• Pre-formed chin provides chin lock, arrests the neck rotation for strong immobilization. The rest to the chin improves comfort.
• Anatomical and balloon design offers perfect immobilization, minimal contact of the neck, allows use in burn or trauma patients.
• Hypoallergenic materials ensure no rash or allergy even on prolonged use, compatible with geriatric use, improves compliance.
• Tracheotomy opening allows use along with endotracheal tube, improves air ventilation, comfort, and compliance.
• Two-piece design allows easy application, firm occipital support, option for varying rigidity.

◄Construction

• Cervical Orthosis (Philadelphia) Ethafoam is molded out of linear cross-linked polyethylene foam(Ethafoam which has a very dense cell structure that imparts strength and rigidity to the soft cushiony matrix
• It is highly inert, odorless, nonabsorbent, and hypoallergenic in nature.
  
• The frontal and the rear splints are anatomically designed to support the neck, limit the flexion and extension movement of the cervical spine and provide a very effective immobilization of the area.
  

• The pre-molded chin and the balloon design give only a rim contact to the body without involving the neck surface, which ensures rigid immobilization on one hand and complete comfort to the other. Two-piece designs with an inbuilt chin rest also help in better immobilization.

◄Caution/ Recommendations

• Use this product under the guidance of a qualified doctor.
• Discontinue use and seek the guidance of a qualified doctor, in case of impaired sensation, impaired blood flow, Allergy rash or itching pain increases or persists.
• Consult your doctor in case of concurrent use with any other medical device.
• Misuse or improper use of the device can lead to adverse effects and decreased effectiveness.
• Follow the instructions mentioned in the box carefully.
• Keep out of reach of children.

◄Sizing & Fit

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