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News Release from: Laerdal Medical | Subject: Stifneck extrication collar
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 12 November 2002
Extrication collar that prevents cord
damage
Stifneck* extrication collars - the original is still the best.
The main goal of emergency care provider Laerdal, is to prevent additional cord damage during the pre hospital phases of treatment The Stifneck* extrication collar has a number of features and benefits to help the responder and the patient
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 7 Dec 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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These include outstanding motion restriction without hyperextension or limiting access to airway, simple, accurate finger-sizing method and colour codes, designs to fit the entire patient population and an oversized trachea hole for advanced airway procedures.
It is also radiolucent, MRI and CT scan compatible and is latex-free.
Kent Fire Brigade has used the Stifneck* for many years and has recently trialled the new adjustable "Select" collars for both training and rescue operations.
Andy Sullivan, Training Manager explains, "We first purchased the Stifneck* many years ago and have continued to use them as they are an excellent product".
""The Stifneck* has out-competed all other makes in our trials as it is easy to use and incredibly durable.
"We hold the packs of six Stifnecks* on our whole time fire stations and use Select* collars, that are a smaller piece of kit, in our retained units".
""The Select* collars can be set for four different adult sizes, so the patient can be measured and then the collar adjusted to fit.
"This procedure speeds up the process of rapid rescues".
Spinal cord injury is one of the most tragic consequences of trauma and results in tremendous lifestyle changes and financial impacts for patients, family members and society.
It has been estimated that one quarter of neurological defects occur during the emergency phase of treatment and that up to one tenth of secondary cord injuries may be attributed to improper patient handling and transport techniques.
Advances in emergency medical training, continuing education and equipment have made the first responder's task of preventing further damage to spinal cord much easier and safer, and products such as the Stifneck* complement this training and education.
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