Abstract: A cervical immobilizing device includes a pair of arms that can be folded to an upright position to engage and support a patient's head, an actuating device for folding the arms to the supporting position, and a locking device for locking the position of the arms in the folded supporting position. The actuating device is coupled to the outer ends of the arms for folding the arms to an upright position symmetrically and uniformly. In one embodiment, the actuator device is flexible member that passes around a guide to a position which can be gripped by the user. The locking device can be a cinching, ratcheting or clamping device, or a combination thereof, on the actuator device. In one embodiment, the folding arms include a coupling device for coupling the arms to a base in a sliding arrangement to enable the arms to slide along the base to a folded position. A blank is also disclosed that can be folded to form the cervical immobilizing device.

Abstract: The inventive apparatus and method of use thereof remedies the problems and dangers associated with applying restraint holds to violent and/or struggling persons and provides protection to such persons from self-inflicted injuries during and after application of restraint holds by law enforcement or medical staff members, as well as protects the staff members from harm that may be inflicted on them by the target person during and after application of restraint holds.

Abstract: A non-invasive halo-type cervical brace includes an anterior vest overlying the patient's chest and secured tightly by straps extending behind the patient's back. The vest carries a rigid frame structure, including a U-shaped halo frame extending under the patient's chin and around the sides of the patient's head. The halo frame fastens to the frame by upright supports with adjustments aligning the orientation of the halo frame around the patient's head and relative to the anterior vest. A non-invasive halo mask affixed to the halo frame includes a two-part flexible halo immobilized in a position encircling the patient's head, extending generally horizontally around the forehead, the sides and back (occipital region) of the head.

Abstract: A cervical remodeling collar positionable over a patient's head and neck and upon the patient's shoulders and chest for reducing forward posture of the patient's head by restoring normal forward curvature to the patient's cervical vertebrae. The collar comprises a main frame having a posterior traction member attached thereto and operative to apply a posteriorly directed force to the patient's head which draws the head into a posterior translation. Also attached to the main frame is an anterior traction member which is operative to apply an anteriorly directed force into the patient's cervical vertebrae which acts in concert with the posteriorly directed force to cause certain cervical vertebrae to be stretched into extension while other cervical vertebrae are simultaneously stretched into flexion. The posterior and anterior traction members are each adjustable so as to allow the posteriorly and anteriorly directed forces applied to the patient thereby to be selectively set to a desired level.

Abstract: A cervical spine orthosis includes a neck collar, a load bearing chest plate and a support strut coupling the neck collar to the load bearing chest plate. The support strut can be pivotally connected to the neck collar so that when necessary the entire chest plate and support strut can be moved relative to the neck collar so as to permit access to a chest area of the patient without completely removing support for the patient's head and neck.

Abstract: A device for treating pain in an injured body member includes a wrap having an interior section which can loaded with medicament. The wrap also includes at least one inwardly extending nodule adapted to exert pressure on and compress a specific area of the injured member, having acupressure like effect in producing pain relief. The wrap has adjustable means for fastening the wrap around the body member, thereby enabling the wearer to exert a specific amount of pressure sufficient to dispense medicament from the interior pad and to adjust the pressure on the nodule to achieve the desired results. The combination of restricted movement imparted by the wrap along with the medicament and acupressure, affords the wearer more rapid pain relief than any of the treatments combined.

Abstract: The invention relates to head or neck supports which support the head or neck in a tilted back position and comprises or includes:

Abstract: A cervical thoracic orthosis includes a chest plate and a back plate overlying a patient's chest and back, adjustable shoulder straps and waist straps for securing the chest and back plate to the patient's upper torso, an occipital support conforming to the shape of the patient's occipital region, an upright occipital support bar adjustably securing the occipital support to the back plate, a flexible chin support suspended inside a rigid chin support member, and an upright chin support bar adjustably securing the chin support member, to the chest plate. Axially rigid but bendable lateral support rods are fastened between the occipital support and the chin support member to provide a rigid surrounding frame structure that holds the patient's head in any fixed desired orientation. The lateral support rods are bendable to a desired configuration and releasably adjustable in length for shaping the rigid outer frame structure.

Abstract: A cervical collar in which a sternum brace has an extension extending below the clavicle of the patient and to which a footplate is attached so that the footplate rests on the sternum of the patient. Also, certain components of the cervical collar, for example a jaw support and the sternum brace, are secured together to permit relative sliding movement between these components. Further, to accommodate the differences in the anatomy of a child from the anatomy of adult, the jaw support is mounted to the sternum brace so that the jaw support is disposed below the shoulder of a patient and an occipital support is mounted to a back support at an angle greater than forty-five degrees.

Abstract: An improved cervical collar comprised of an elongated neck encircling band, a chin support brace, a sternum and shoulder brace and an adjustment system secured to the sternum and shoulder brace and the elongated neck encircling band for adjusting the height of the sternum and shoulder brace in relation to the elongated neck encircling band. The adjustment system is designed to lock the sternum and shoulder brace in position preventing further extension of the sternum and shoulder brace in relation to the elongated neck encircling band as well as preventing retrograde movement of the sternum and shoulder brace in relation to the neck encircling band. The collar also comprises a positive alignment tracking system for maintaining the sternum and shoulder brace in parallel alignment with the elongated neck encircling band as the height of the sternum and shoulder brace is adjusted.

Abstract: A support for maintaining the head of a wearer erect when the wearer is in a sitting position. The support includes a body for maintaining the head of the wearer erect when the wearer is in the sitting position, and a strap that extends from the body for engaging around the neck of the wearer. The body is rigid and defined by a plurality of arcuately-shaped surfaces so configured so as to accommodate for the clavicle, the chin, the upper chest, the neck of the wearer, and a knot of a tie if worn by the wearer.

Abstract: A neck supporting device comprises a neck support having two ends which, in use, are positioned at least approximately along the sides of the neck of a user, a waist strap which, in use, extends at least approximately around the waist of the user, and connectors to connect the neck support with the waist strap. In a possible embodiment the connectors comprise two strap portions which, in use, each from a separate end of the neck support, first cross over each other across the chest and then across the back of the user and can be reciprocally fastened at least approximately on the belly, simultaneously forming the waist strap. In another possible embodiment the waist strap is a separate part of the neck supporting device, and the connecting means comprise two strap portions which, each from a separate end of the neck support, can be fastened to the waist strap. The two strap portions can be reciprocally coupled by a clip member which, in use, is positioned at least approximately on the chest of the user.

Abstract: A device for exerting force between two portions of the human anatomy, such as a back or neck. The device includes an upper brace for attachment to an upper portion of the human anatomy and a lower brace for attachment to a lower portion of the human anatomy. The first and the second fluid containing cylinder, each cylinder having a lower portion and a telescopically extendable upper portion, have attachment means thereon and extend generally in a longitudinal direction of a patient. The first cylinder upper portion is attached to the upper brace, the first cylinder lower portion is attached to the lower brace. The second cylinder upper portion is attached to the upper brace and the second cylinder lower portion is attached to the lower brace. The first and second cylinders are positioned on opposite sides of the human anatomy with the fluid within the cylinders being compressive and under compression providing a constant force urging the upper brace away from the lower brace.

Abstract: An orthotic device is disclosed for extending the range of angular movement between adjacent first and second skeletal body parts which are involuntarily held in an angular position relative to one another by contraction of muscles and connective tissue due to immobility. First and second orthotic device portions are interconnected for establishing an initial angle therebetween. The first orthotic device portion is applied to the first body part and the second orthotic device portion is applied to the second body part after the second body part has been pivoted by an externally-applied force to an increased angular position relative to the first body part. A spring connected between the first and second device portions urges the second device portion to return to its initial angular position relative to the first device portion when the second device portion is pulled by the first body part from the increased angular position toward the first angular position of the second body part.

Abstract: A cervical collar for holding open the airway of a post-anesthesia patient having first and second flexible foam arm portions wrappable about the patient's neck and a central foam portion shaped to be positioned on the patient's neck in a manner to apply pressure to the patient's chin so as to maintain his or her airway open.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for maintaining open air passageways in a human are disclosed. The apparatus includes at least one central support member and may include side support members. The support members include a chin contacting surface and body contacting surfaces. Placement of the apparatus under the chin of the human in a supine position maintains air passageways of the human substantially open. The apparatus and method are particularly useful in maintaining open air passageways in humans undergoing surgical procedures requiring anesthesia.

Abstract: A cervical brace includes a brace body which can be placed around the neck of a patient and fastened and unfastened at the narrow ends. Upper and lower rims of the brace body are adapted to fit the anatomy of the head and shoulder area around the neck respectively. The brace body includes upper and lower sections divided by a weakened zone or attenuation area. The brace body exhibits, at least over a portion of its length, a tapering curvature to its lower rim, so that the lower segment, upon application of the cervical brace, fits tightly around the entire base of the neck of the wearer.

Abstract: A device to absorb underarm perspiration is provided. The device includes a central body with an absorbent pad disposed thereon. Extending from the upper portion of the central body is a first pair of arms, which include a right and left terminus. Located atop the right and left terminus of the first pair of arms is a first fastening means designed to hold the absorbent pad directly on the underarm by looping generally about the deltoid muscle of the arm and connecting the right arm to the left arm. Extending from the middle portion of the central body is a second pair of arms, which include a right and a left terminus. Located atop the right and left terminus of the second pair of arms is a second fastening means designed to additionally secure the absorbent pad directly on the underarm by affixing the right and left arms of the second pair of arms to the trunk of the user. Extending from the lower portion of the central body is a third pair of arms, which include a right and a left terminus.

Abstract: A neck supporting device comprising a neck support for supporting the back of the neck and the back lower part of the head of a wearer, and two connecting straps for, each from a respective end of the neck support, connecting the neck support to a body harness such that, in use, the connecting straps are directed to the lower torso of the wearer. The neck support includes a semi-rigid member having a curvature adapted to the curvature of the back of the neck and the back lower part of the head when the head is positioned in a non-tilted position with respect to the wearer's torso. The neck supporting device may comprise a waist belt as the body harness or may be adapted for fastening to a car safety belt as the body harness.

Abstract: The neck therapy exercise apparatus comprises a resistance frame in the form of a circular ring at head level of the user. The resistance frame carries pulleys thereon. The user wears a helmet with attachment eyes thereon. Weights are attached to cords which pass through the pulleys and are hooked to selected eyes on the helmet so that cervical spine muscle exercises are done against resistance which is in the plane of the head to prevent downward loading on the spine. More than one weight and cord can be used at the same time to provide torque resistance about a vertical axis. Hand grips are provided to maintain position of the torso.

Abstract: A multiple-size cervical collar is disclosed which is formed from a stiff flexible plastic material and comprises (a) a neck encircling band comprising a front portion and a back portion and (b) a mandible support formed from such plastic material. The mandible support is vertically shiftable with respect to the neck band and lockable thereto at a discrete number of positions to match standard single-sized collars and thereby accommodate various sizes of wearers to which the collar is applied.

Abstract: A cervical collar is provided having a front collar portion fabricated from a substantially incompressible plastic resin and a compressible, flexible foam strip mounted on one side of the front body section. The front collar portion includes a mandible support portion comprising a chin support portion extending transversely in an upper central portion of the front collar portion and a pair of laterally extending jaw support portions which connect at their distal ends to side portions of the front collar portion. Each jaw support portion includes at least one opening formed therein for facilitating bending of the jaw support to conform to a wearer's jaw line.

Abstract: A device for being externally positioned on a body of a person having linkable segments with protruding contact elements. The device preferably is flexible and may have flexible linkages such that the segments may be linked side-by-side, or end-to-end. Alternatively, the device may have a single segment, having a plurality of contact elements and an apparatus for positioning the device on the wearer.

Abstract: A new detachable padding for a neck brace for providing contoured pads that are shaped to fit the contours of a neck brace. The inventive device includes a plurality of pads mountable to the front and back portions of a neck brace. Each pad includes a liquid permeable top layer, a substantially liquid impermeable bottom layer, and a liquid absorbing inner padding layer interposed between the top layer and the bottom layer. The back surface of the bottom layer is designed for adhesively coupling to another surface, such as the inside of a neck brace.

Abstract: A sports neck brace for use by players in a contact team sport. The brace is made from foam and is adapted to being fastened about a wearer's neck thereby surrounding the wearer's neck with 360.degree. of cushioning. The brace is self-contained and has a generally inverted frustum shape with the portion contacting a wearer's helmet being angled generally upward and outward from the bottom of a wearer's helmet.

Abstract: A fully adjustable cervical collar can be adjusted not only in overall length but also in height. The height of the collar is adjusted by releasably compressing the core material of the collar.

Abstract: A cervical collar for lifting the skull of a wearer. The collar includes a core, a pair of bladders, and inflating apparatus. The core replaceably encircles the neck of the wearer. The pair of bladders are inflatable and disposed on the core. The inflating apparatus is in fluid communication with the pair of bladders, and when the pair of bladders are inflated to a predetermined pressure by the inflating apparatus, the skull of the wearer is gently pushed off the shoulders of the wearer, which relieves downward pressure on the cervical spine of the wearer by forming intrinsic neck traction, whose early and continued use relieves pain and weakness and prevents major and sometimes non-reversible deterioration of the cervical spine of the wearer.

Abstract: A cervical spine traction apparatus has a generally rearwardly open collar member which has a front portion and a pair of generally rearwardly extending lateral portions. Upwardly open rod supporting housings are provided in the lateral portions. A pair of upwardly extending rods are received within the housing. A rearwardly open chin support is adjustably secured to the rods in overlying relationship with respect to the collar member. The chin support has a front portion and a pair of generally rearwardly extending lateral portions. The chin support may be independently adjusted as to each rod to thereby provide asymmetrical traction to the user or may be so adjusted as to provide symmetrical traction, if desired. A back support member is adjustably secured to the chin support and to the collar member. Such securement may be effected by adjustable straps. The collar member, chin support and back support preferably have rigid body portions with underlying padding.

Abstract: A cervical collar to assist medical personnel in making diagnoses of neck or thoracic injuries while the patient wears the collar includes a major stiff portion of material that has anterolateral aspects of zones I, II and III of a patient's underlying neck that are transparent to visible light, upper and lower edges, sufficient flexibility to lie largely flat when not worn on a patient, an anterior portion including lateral extensions, an anterior window to permit access to the trachea for tracheotomy and a stiff chin support. A posterior portion extends from one of the lateral extensions and has vents to permit air to move from within the collar as worn to exterior thereof and an end with a patch of hook and loop fastener material. The other lateral extension has a posteriorly-extending leaf of hook and loop fastener material, so that the collar can be wrapped around the neck of the patient for installation and secured in position by engagement of the leaf of hook and loop material with the patch.

Abstract: A collar harness device 10 to protect a user's neck and upper torso from frictional engagement with elongated flexible tubular items 100 such as pneumatic hoses and electrical cords wherein the device 10 includes a cape member 20 having an upper collar portion 21 dimensioned to receive a portion of a flexible tubular item 100 and a lower shroud portion 23 having wing elements 24, 25 which project outwardly from the collar portion 21 and a lower end that covers the upper portion of the user's spine wherein the cape member 20 is operatively connected to a portion of the user's clothing by a harness unit 12.

Abstract: A pelvic support and walking assistance device is disclosed which includes a trunk support member and a thigh lifting member coupled to each other at a pivot joint positioned opposite a hip joint of a user. The device functions to prevent pelvic sway. With a spring coupled with said pivot joint, the device further provides a thigh lifting torque to partially compensate for proximal leg weakness. The spring assistance pivot device includes a winding device that can be adjusted in use for varying forward torque for varying situations.

Abstract: An improved cervical collar comprised of an elongated neck encircling band, a chin support brace, a sternum and shoulder brace and an adjustment system secured to the sternum and shoulder brace and the elongated neck encircling band for adjusting the height of the sternum and shoulder brace in relation to the elongated neck encircling band. The adjustment system is designed to lock the sternum and shoulder brace in position preventing further extension of the sternum and shoulder brace in relation to the elongated neck encircling band as well as preventing retrograde movement of the sternum and shoulder brace in relation to the neck encircling band. The collar also comprises a positive alignment tracking system for maintaining the sternum and shoulder brace in parallel alignment with the elongated neck encircling band as the height of the sternum and shoulder brace is adjusted.

Abstract: A cervical orthosis to be wound onto the neck of user around the cervical vertebrae part and retained to support and fix the cervical vertebrae wherein almost the whole of at least the surface adjoining to the neck is provided with a number of ups and downs and the main body is made of silicone rubber, and a method of mounting a plane fastener onto the surface of a plate-like body made of silicone rubber used in the cervical orthoses or the like.

Abstract: An improved cervical collar comprised of an elongated neck encircling band, a chin support brace, a sternum and shoulder brace and an adjustment system secured to the sternum and shoulder brace and the elongated neck encircling band for adjusting the height of the sternum and shoulder brace in relation to the elongated neck encircling band. The adjustment system is designed to lock the sternum and shoulder brace in position preventing further extension of the sternum and shoulder brace in relation to the elongated neck encircling band as well as preventing retrograde movement of the sternum and shoulder brace in relation to the neck encircling band. The collar also comprises a positive alignment tracking system for maintaining the sternum and shoulder brace in parallel alignment with the elongated neck encircling band as the height of the sternum and shoulder brace is adjusted.

Abstract: An exercise device that includes a support member disposed in a predetermined position by a mounting unit. A resistive ring secured to the support member, wherein the resistive ring includes a first ring and a plurality of resistive members connected to the first ring. A head harness connected to the other ends of the plurality of resistive members. The resistive ring further includes a second ring for attaching the head harness to the resistive members.

Abstract: A support device for supporting and/or immobilizing the articulated or non-articulated areas of an anatomy. The support device comprises a flexible member having connecting ends, intermediate portions, a central portion, a pad member containing a viscous substance in the central portion, and a permanently deformable sheet. The deformable sheet is deformed in situ and is insertable into the central portion adjacent to the pad member and outwardly thereof so that the pad member is positioned toward the anatomy and conforms to the shape of the deformable sheet and provides comfort to the user. Slots are provided in the flexible member for receiving the deformable sheet and for optionally receiving a chin support which in conjunction with an occipital support which is supported by the deformable sheet enables the support device to be used as a cervical brace. The deformable sheet may be a one-piece member or it may be several interconnected curved members, and it may be a simple curve or a compound curve.

Abstract: A cervical brace has a cervical anterior base (16) with an anterior distal neck-chin plate (1, 27) and a posterior-distal neck-chin plate (9, 28) that are extended over designedly wide areas of a user's shoulders (22) and joined together to provide broad-base support for an anterior-proximal neck-chin plate (2) and an inclined posterior-proximal neck-chin plate (10) with which cervical vertebrae (25) are held desirably in place from the cervical anterior base. A rigid thoracic bar (5) is extended adjustably upward from a chest plate (6) that is strapped to the user. Designedly cushioned and washable pads (3, 4, 7, 11, 12) are detachably fastened to the neck-chin plates and the chest plate. A selectively neck supporting method employs an incline action against a reciprocally inclined back of a person's head by forcing a front portion and a rear portion of the cervical anterior base together to provide a highly weight-supportive base on a broad portion of the person's shoulder area simultaneously.

Abstract: The cervical traction or stretch device comprises: an inflatable bladder or bellows having a central U-shaped space so that the bladder or bellows can extend at least part way around the neck of a user, and a pumping mechanism coupled to the bladder or bellows and operable by a user for pumping air into the bellows. The bladder or bellows has an upper side and a lower side. The lower side is constructed and arranged to be positioned adjacent a user's shoulders and exert pressure thereagainst when inflated. And the upper side is constructed and arranged to engage and exert pressure against the base of a user's head.

Abstract: A cervical collar is formed by folding a blank of resilient foamed elastomer or synthetic resin along a longitudinal centerline and enclosing the folded blank in a stretch fabric cover. The rounded, folded edge contributes increased deflection resistance through the vertical dimension of the folded blank and is configured for placement against the jaw areas of a wearer. Openings in the blank allow installation of plugs or air bladders to adjust the vertical dimension and deflection resistance of the collar to accommodate application to necks of various heights and strengths.

Abstract: A cervical extraction collar is constructed so that it does not require taking off of a helmet in the event of a sports injury on the field. A main portion of the collar serves to lock a helmet and shoulder pads together, such as the helmet and shoulder pads of a football player or hockey player. A substance is contained within the main portion of the collar to rigidify the collar, and can be initially drawn away from the main portion into tails extending from the collar. After the main portion is placed between the back of the helmet and the shoulder pads, the substance in the tails can then be reinserted into the main portion to expand and brace the main portion against the back of the helmet on one side, and against the shoulder pads of the player on the other side, thereby providing a cervical support without requiring removal of the helmet to attend to the injury. The materials making up the collar are preferably all transparent to x-rays.

Abstract: An emergency extrication collar comprising a flexible band for encircling the wearer's neck, a chin support member which may be readily adjusted in elevation with respect to the band so as to permit adjustment to fit patients having varying neck sizes. The chin support member is connected to the band by a post which is slidably connected to a vertical strap on the band, and such that the elevation of the chin support member above the post, and thus the neck size of the collar, may be adjusted by simply sliding the post and chin support upwardly to any selected size between the size extremes. A pawl and ratchet interconnection between the post and strap precludes movement in the opposite direction. The collar is secured in its adjusted size by a locking arm which is pivotally mounted on the post, and movement of the locking arm to its release position also releases the pawl and ratchet interconnection.

Abstract: A cervical spine support is described for use in exercises such for abdominal muscle strengthening. The support is formed of a hollow elongate flexible bag which contains a conformable material such as a granular material selected for its ability to conform to the shape of a person's cervical spine. The granular material is capable of flowing during use so as to provide a surface support that is comfortable to the user. Other conformable materials can be used such as a gel or air.

Abstract: Disclosed is a multi-purpose lat sling (61), which can be used to exercise and develop the latissimus dorsi, triceps, and abdominal muscles of the human body. It is comprised of a lat sling (42), having a connective band (25) separating a uniform pair of loops (26), a pair of U-shaped forearm belts (34), and a pair of assemblies, each comprised of an inner shell (50) and an outer skin (57). Sling (61) is attached via releasable surface means to a standard lat-bar, or typical pull-bar, and suspended therefrom. To exercise the latissimus dorsi, a user places each forearm through its respective loop (26). With forearm flexed, a portion of user's arm-elbow-forearm resides within shell (50) and skin (57) assembly. With both appendages thus encased, and resistance against the back of each upper arm, the user can then begin exercise by extending or adducting the arm.

Abstract: A device for therapeutic treatment of a body including a segment comprising spatially separated bulges. A plurality of segments may optionally be linked together so as to increase the area of the body upon which the device is placed.

Abstract: A orthopedic support unit fastener composed of a female portion which is molded directly as part of an orthopedic support component such as a sternum brace and has reinforcing ridges extending between an outer ring and a central receptacle which receives a male portion.

Abstract: A collapsible cervical collar is disclosed with an elongated neck encircling band and a chin support brace. The chin support brace has first and second ends and a concave edge separating the first and second ends. A hinge connects the elongated neck encircling band to the chin support brace. The hinge enables the chin support brace to rotate more than 180 degrees relative to the elongated neck encircling band from an inoperable or flat condition to an operable three-dimensional condition.

Abstract: A multiple-size cervical collar is disclosed which is formed from a stiff flexible plastic material and comprises (a) a neck encircling band comprising a front portion and a back portion and (b) a mandible support formed from such plastic material. The mandible support is vertically shiftable with respect to the neck band and lockable thereto at a discrete number of positions to match standard single-sized collars and thereby accommodate various sizes of wearers to which the collar is applied.

Abstract: An extrication collar for immobilizing the head and neck of an injured victim is field adjustable by an emergency medical technician who matches the size of the victim by tearing lower and/or upper peripheral portions of the extrication collar off along a perforated line. The vertical height of the collar and hence the length of neck to which the collar is adjusted is varied by the amount of the collar periphery, which is removed by manually tearing along a perforated line. The plurality of perforated lines are defined through the collar to provide a plurality of discrete sizes. Rigidity of the collar is provided by an exterior and noncompressible foam layer, while cushioning of the collar is provided by an interior compressible foam bonded to the noncompressible foam. The noncompressible foam or the compressible foam or both are selectively separable through the perforated lines in the front portion of the collar, the back portion of the collar or both.

Abstract: An adjustable cervical collar is fabricated from a one-half inch thick unitary neoprene member six inches wide by thirty-two inches long. The member includes a laterally extending center portion. It is scored on its inside surface to a depth of about three-eighths inch along the edges of the center portion to provide first and second portions that are foldable towards the outside surface of the center portion. The first foldable portion is wide enough to extend vertically above a patient's occiput and long enough to extend laterally to the patient's mastoid processes. The center portion is wide enough to support the patient's chin and to avoid excessive pressure against the patient's carotid arteries. Hook and loop fasteners attached to the inside and outside surfaces at opposite ends of the member permit the collar to be releasably fastened around the patient's neck. Folding one or the other or both of the foldable portions towards the outside surface permits the collar to adapt to four different neck sizes.

Abstract: A surgical collar for emergency rescues has mandibular and occipital supports that will each adjust vertically without affecting the other.