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Aspen® Pediatric Collar
Unlike most pediatric collars which are simply smaller versions of an adult collar, Aspen® Pediatric Collars were designed with input from nurses to meet the unique n eeds of children. Patented features allow these collars to automatically conform and cradle the unique anatomy of the pediatric patient without excessive pressure on their fragile skin. Integrating innovative features of the Aspen Collar helps ensure the balance between motion restriction and gentle care is achieved.
The Aspen line of pediatric collars is designed around the specific needs of children. The five sizes of Aspen Pediatric Collars allow you to provide the highest level of patient care and provide a custom fit for all children. Designed for Children The patented FlexTabs™ of the Aspen Pediatric Collars are designed to spread support across the contact surfaces, helping to eliminate "hot spots" that can lead to skin breakdown.
Aspen Acute Restriction Braces Provide a Controlled Environment for Healing
Aspen Acute Restriction braces provide significant motion restriction by acting as a kinematic restrictor1 , for patients needing support for healing, and can be safely and quickly applied. Gross motion restriction is often desired in treating injured patients recovering from trauma or surgery2. The goal is to support healing3, limit recovery time and save money by expediting patient discharge times, accelerating turnaround times and minimizing health risks.
Effective Motion Restriction
Aspen is proud to offer three pediatric sizes and two infant sizes, because a properly fit collar is a key factor in providing effective motion restriction. The PD4 and PD5 have an occipital support strap on the back panel that, when adjusted, provides a custom cradle for the back of the head.
Gentle on Skin
The pads are made of breathable, open cell foam with a soft, hypoallergenic cotton lining which aids in keeping the skin clean, cool and comfortable.
Confirm a Proper Fit
To aid in application and fitting, these three prompts are printed on the strap.
- Chin-Dots hidden? The chin piece plastic should be flush with the end of the chin, hiding the "Chin-Dots" indicator on the chin pad.
- Hook and loop straps past the mark? Remove all slack. Evenly tighten and re-tighten the straps, ensuring that they extend past the green mark for a secure fit and that the front and back panels overlap.
- FlexTabs™ bent? If the collar has been properly sized and tightened, the FlexTabs will be "loaded" or bent, which disperses pressure. Note: The inner trach bar should never touch the throat.
FITS CHILDREN 1 MONTH TO 6 YEARS OLD (11-54 LBS). FOR LARGER CHILDREN, A VISTA COLLAR MAY PROVIDE THE BEST FIT.
PD1: 1-18 months • 21-33 in (53-84 cm) • 11-29 lbs
PD2: 9-24 months • 29-37 in (74-94 cm) • 22-33 lbs
PD3: 1-3 years • 33-40 in (84-102 cm) • 24-36 lbs
PD4: 2-5 years • 35-45 in (89-114 cm) • 26-42 lbs
PD5: 3-6 years • 37-48 in (94-122 cm) • 27-54 lbs