What to Know About Neck Collars | 合法醫療器材資訊網

2021年4月12日—WhatAretheTypesofNeckCollars?...Ingeneral,therearethreetypesofneckcollars.Softcollars.Theyaremadeoffoamrubber,polyethylene, ...

Neck collars: weve all seen them. Theyre the soft squishy collars that people wear after car accidents or neck surgery. Or theyre the stiff plastic things paramedics are always yelling for on TV shows, just before someone gets strapped to a board.

But what is a cervical collar really for? And when should you really use one?

A neck collar, also known as a neck brace or cervical collar, is an instrument used to support the neck and spine and limit head movement after an injury. Its purpose is to prevent you from moving your head and neck until the injury is healed.

In general, there are three types of neck collars.

Soft collars. They are made of foam rubber, polyethylene, or sometimes, inflatable cuff, and they fit around the neck. These collars allow for some range of movement, mostly forward and backw...