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ENGLISH
INDICATION FOR USE:
• C-Spine precaution for trauma patients.
• Immobilization for pre C-Spine surgery.
• Other conditions requiring gross immobilization of the
mid-cervical spine.
SIZE
One-piece
• Maintain neutral alignment. Measure from bottom of
chin to top of shoulder at the neck
(Figure 1)
.
• Position your lowest finger on the sizing line. Select
the size closest to the height of your fingers
(Figure 2)
.
Emt’s choice
• Position your lowest finger on the sizing line. Select
the size closest to the height of your fingers
(Figure 3)
.
• Position the collar with the selected size. Press the
lock into the collar until secured. Verify by attempting
to readjust
(Figure 4)
.
Patriot
• Position your lowest finger on the sizing line. Select
the size closest to the height of your fingers
(Figure 5)
.
• Position the collar with the selected size. Press the
lock into the collar until secured. Verify by attempting
to readjust
(Figure 6)
.
APPLICATION
Supine position
• Maintain neutral alignment. Measure from bottom of
chin to top of shoulder at the neck
(Figure 7)
.
Seated position
• Position your lowest finger on the sizing line. Select
the size closest to the height of your fingers
(Figure 8)
.
Secure collar
• Position your lowest finger on the sizing line. Select
the size closest to the height of your fingers
(Figure 9)
.
PRECAUTIONS
• Do not
rely solely on extrication collar for sufficient
immobilization.
• Do not
use improperly sized collars.
• Always
follow local ems authority directions.
POLSKI
WSKAZANIA DO STOSOWANIA:
• Środki ostrożności obejmujące odcinek szyjny
kręgosłupa u pacjentów po urazach.
• Stabilizacja przed operacją odcinka szyjnego
kręgosłupa.
• Inne stany wymagające znacznego unieruchomienia
odcinka szyjnego kręgosłupa.
ROZMIAR
Jednoczęściowy
• Utrzymywać neutralne ustawienie. Zmierzyć odległość
od dolnej części podbródka do górnej części barku
(Rysunek 1)
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