How Do You Care For A Person With A Cervical Collar?
A cervical collar provides support for patients of spine and neck injuries. Whether your friend or relative suffers from whiplash, a spinal fracture, or simply a considerable amount of neck pain, a cervical collar can immobilize their neck to better spur the healing process. According to Spine Universe, cervical collars come in hard and soft (bending) varieties, in addition to temporary and permanent models. Check to make sure that the person you are caring for wears both collars in the shower. In the case that the doctor prescribed your relative or friend a permanent collar and a temporary collar, remind him that the temporary collar is largely intended for bathing. Have your friend lie on her back while she switches collars. To help, carefully remove the front half of the old collar and replace it with the front half of the new collar. Tell her to flip over onto her stomach and repeat with the lower halves. Make sure your friend or relative has a firm mattress. According to PubMed Ce
