A bioengineering investigation of cervical collar design and fit: Implications on skin health
The occiput is at increased risk of cervical collar-related pressure ulcers during supine immobilisation, especially for Stiffneck extrication collars. Lined open-cell foams could be used to minimise skin humidity and increase comfort.
Source: Clinical Biomechanics - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Laurence J. Russell, Tamara Dodd, Daniel Kendall, Amber Lazenbury, Abigail Leggett, Sophie Payton-Haines, Liudi Jiang, Davide Filingeri, Peter R. Worsley Source Type: research