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Headmaster Collars: For 30 years, the Headmaster Collar has been the collar of choice for people requiring head and neck support as a result of: ALS, Arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis, Dropped Head Syndrome (DHS), Radiation Fibrosis Syndrome, Motor Neurone Disease, and many conditions resulting in neck muscle weakness. Benefits:
- Cool, comfortable head support with low heat retention
- Easy to put on and remove
- Low profile; unobtrusive appearance choice of colors
- Easy to keep clean
- Improved breathing and swallowing by the opening trachea and esophagus
- Firm support for the head
- Pediatric Headmaster Collars are softer and may be fitted to children needing head support as young as 6 months of age
- The Headmaster Collar is now 100% Latex Free.
Benefits for the Fitter: - Easy to fit (bend the cervical collar by hand to fit)
- Good access to a tracheal tube, if needed
- Accessories available to modify function
- All parts for the cervical collar are available as replacements
- Quick-release velcro
- One measurement to determine size (5 available sizes)
Quantity: 1
Size: Child, Junior, Small, Medium, or Large
Color: Gray
Materials: Soft, washable exterior fabric, interior steel springs and hook/loop closures. 100% Latex Free
Cleaning & Care: Hand wash with a damp sponge and warm soapy water. Rinse thoroughly, air dry. Options: Headmaster Collars Child - Gray (NC92041-1) Junior - Gray (NC92042-1) Small - Gray (NC92043-1) Medium - Gray (NC92044-1) Large - Gray (NC92045-1)
Accessories: Neck Pad Medium/Large - Gray (NC92038-1G)
Extension Pads Medium/Large - Gray (NC92039-1G)
- Headmaster Collar Sizing and Fitting:
Dimension ‘a’ is the shortest distance under the jaw from the centre of the chin to the angle of the mandible. Select the closest size Collar from sizing guide below (Choose the smaller size if in doubt) Infant: 2-1/2" (6.5cm) Child: 3" (7.6cm) Junior: 3-1/2" (8.9cm) Small: 4" (10cm) Medium: 4-1/2" (11cm) Large: 5" (13cm)
Extension Pads Two pads positioned for lateral support Medium/Large: 4-1/2" (11cm) - 5" (13cm)
Neck Pad One mouldable pad placed centrally for posterior support. Infant/Child: 2-1/2" (6.5cm) - 3" (7.6cm) Junior/Small: 3-1/2" (8.9cm) - 4" (10cm) Medium/Large: 4-1/2" (11cm) - 5" (13cm)
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