Aspen Pediatric Collars

Product catalog summary

Overview
The Aspen Pediatric Collars are specifically designed to meet the needs of children, offering five different sizes to ensure a custom fit for patients aged 1 month to 6 years. These collars are engineered to provide the highest level of care by distributing support across contact surfaces, reducing the risk of skin breakdown.

Design and Features
The collars feature patented FlexTabs™ that help eliminate pressure points, and are made with breathable, open-cell foam pads lined with hypoallergenic cotton for comfort. The collars are gentle on the skin, keeping it clean and cool.

Motion Restriction
Aspen Acute Restriction braces act as kinematic restrictors, providing significant motion restriction to support healing and reduce recovery time. The PD4 and PD5 models include an occipital support strap for additional head support.

Fitting Instructions
Proper fitting is crucial for effective motion restriction. The fitting process involves ensuring the chin piece is flush with the chin, tightening the straps past a marked point, and checking that the FlexTabs are bent to disperse pressure. The inner trach bar should not touch the throat.

Product Specifications
The collars are available in five sizes, each with specific height and weight ranges:

PD1: 1-18 months, 21-33 in, 11-29 lbs
PD2: 9-24 months, 29-37 in, 22-33 lbs
PD3: 1-3 years, 33-40 in, 24-36 lbs
PD4: 2-5 years, 35-45 in, 26-42 lbs
PD5: 3-6 years, 37-48 in, 27-54 lbs

For larger children, a Vista Collar may be more appropriate.

Conclusion
The Aspen Pediatric Collars provide a controlled environment for healing, offering substantial control in all three planes of motion for PD4 and PD5 patients. They are designed to expedite recovery and minimize health risks, making them a valuable tool in pediatric care.

Catalog excerpts

Life Changing Innovation MEDICAL Aspen Pediatric Collars 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 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. 1. Cholewicki J, Lee AS, Reeves NP, Morrissette DC. “Comparison of trunk stiffness provided by different design characteristics of lumbosacral orthoses.” Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon). 2010 Feb; 25(2): 110-114., doi: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2009.10.010. 2. Cholewicki, Jacek, et al. “Comparison of Motion Restriction and Trunk Stiffness Provided by Three Thoracolumbosacral Orthoses (TLSOs).” Journal of Spinal Disorders & Techniques, vol. 16, no. 5, Oct. 2003, pp. 461-468. 3. Cholewicki, Jacek. “The Effects of Lumbosacral Orthoses on Spine Stability: What Changes in EMG Can Be Expected?” Journal of Orthopaedic Research, vol. 22, no. 5, 2004, pp. 1150-1155., doi:10.1016/j.orthres.2004.01.009.

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®The Aspen Advantage Symbol An Innovative Feature Available only from Aspen 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. Confirm a Proper Fit To aid in application and fitting, these three prompts are printed on the strap. 1. Chin-Dots hidden? The chin piece plastic should be flush with the end of the chin, hiding the...

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