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The Stig
11-27-2011, 02:24 AM
The Stifneck Select collar simplifies your job, saves space and provides outstanding immobilization. The quickest and easiest-to-use adjustable collar on the market. All you have to do is measure the patient, select the size, adjust and lock! By packing the Select, you’ll have more room in your bag for other equipment.

Adult Collar :

All the adult Stifnecks in one easily adjustable, fully assembled collar! Just measure the patient, select the size, adjust, and lock-four simple steps! This collar fits all adult patients and delivers the same superior immobilization you expect from Stifneck collars.

Locks ensure selected sizes stay in place
Adjustment tracks ensure symmetrical alignment of size
Uses the same sizing and application method as the original Stifneck collars
Easy access for pulse checks, advanced airway procedures, and visulaization through oversized trachea hole
Room for large fingers to slide through the rear panel opening for cervical palpation
Directions molded into collar
Reduces inventory costs and saves space
Madiolucent, MRI and CT scan compatible

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Available HERE (http://www.chinookmed.com/cgi-bin/category.cgi?item=500011) at chinook medical supply for a whopping $7.95.

I'm not a medical professional but this seems like a very cost effective solution for immobilization.

bacpacker
11-27-2011, 03:40 AM
That has the looks of a nice piece of gear.

Twitchy
11-27-2011, 04:15 AM
It looks like it could be used repeatedly, but does it say anything against doing so? Some immobilization collars are single use...

izzyscout21
11-27-2011, 02:03 PM
I actually have one of those. Mine's OD green..........