{"id":3745,"date":"2022-05-04T07:16:06","date_gmt":"2022-05-04T11:16:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/velpeauhealth.com\/?p=3745"},"modified":"2022-05-19T07:40:17","modified_gmt":"2022-05-19T11:40:17","slug":"tips-for-wearing-a-cervical-collar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/velpeauhealth.com\/tips-for-wearing-a-cervical-collar\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for wearing a cervical collar"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"3745\" class=\"elementor elementor-3745\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"penci-section penci-disSticky penci-structure-10 elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-340923a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"340923a\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"penci-ercol-100 penci-ercol-order-1 penci-sticky-ct  elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2383096\" data-id=\"2383096\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ba725f5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ba725f5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.6.3 - 12-04-2022 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#818a91;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#818a91;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>A\u00a0cervical\u00a0brace\u00a0is\u00a0an\u00a0adjunctive\u00a0treatment\u00a0device\u00a0for\u00a0cervical\u00a0spondylosis,\u00a0which\u00a0can\u00a0break\u00a0and\u00a0protect\u00a0the\u00a0cervical\u00a0spine,\u00a0reduce\u00a0nerve\u00a0wear\u00a0and\u00a0tear,\u00a0alleviate\u00a0traumatic\u00a0reactions\u00a0in\u00a0the\u00a0intervertebral\u00a0joints,\u00a0and\u00a0facilitate\u00a0the\u00a0subsidence\u00a0of\u00a0tissue\u00a0oedema\u00a0and\u00a0consolidate\u00a0the\u00a0therapeutic\u00a0effect\u00a0and\u00a0prevent\u00a0a\u00a0recurrence.<\/p><p>1.\u00a0cervical\u00a0brace\u00a0can\u00a0be\u00a0applied\u00a0to\u00a0acute\u00a0phase\u00a0neurogenic\u00a0or\u00a0vertebral\u00a0artery\u00a0type\u00a0with\u00a0severe\u00a0neurogenic\u00a0pain\u00a0or\u00a0vertigo\u00a0symptoms<\/p><p>2.\u00a0those\u00a0with\u00a0severe\u00a0neck\u00a0and\u00a0shoulder-arm\u00a0symptoms\u00a0after\u00a0trauma<\/p><p>3.\u00a0those\u00a0whose\u00a0affected\u00a0vertebrae\u00a0are\u00a0not\u00a0yet\u00a0sufficiently\u00a0stable\u00a0after\u00a0manipulative\u00a0treatment<\/p><p>4.\u00a0patients\u00a0with\u00a0significant\u00a0narrowing\u00a0of\u00a0part\u00a0of\u00a0the\u00a0cervical\u00a0spinal\u00a0canal\u00a0and\u00a0after\u00a0surgery.<\/p><p>5.\u00a0Other\u00a0cervical\u00a0spine\u00a0diseases,\u00a0such\u00a0as\u00a0cervical\u00a0fractures,\u00a0cervical\u00a0root\u00a0slippage,\u00a0cervical\u00a0tuberculosis,\u00a0etc.,\u00a0can\u00a0also\u00a0be\u00a0treated\u00a0with\u00a0a\u00a0cervical\u00a0brace.<\/p><p><audio style=\"display: none;\" controls=\"controls\"><\/audio><\/p><p><audio style=\"display: none;\" controls=\"controls\"><\/audio><\/p><p><audio style=\"display: none;\" controls=\"controls\"><\/audio><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"penci-section penci-disSticky penci-structure-10 elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4c2b0e4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4c2b0e4\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"penci-ercol-100 penci-ercol-order-1 penci-sticky-ct  elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-de32437\" data-id=\"de32437\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c94117 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4c94117\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.6.3 - 12-04-2022 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img width=\"989\" height=\"358\" src=\"https:\/\/velpeauhealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Velpeau-Neck-Care02.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/velpeauhealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Velpeau-Neck-Care02.jpg 989w, https:\/\/velpeauhealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Velpeau-Neck-Care02-300x109.jpg 300w, https:\/\/velpeauhealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Velpeau-Neck-Care02-768x278.jpg 768w, https:\/\/velpeauhealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Velpeau-Neck-Care02-585x212.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 989px) 100vw, 989px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"penci-section penci-disSticky penci-structure-10 elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0c1ab15 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"0c1ab15\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"penci-ercol-100 penci-ercol-order-1 penci-sticky-ct  elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ebb9630\" data-id=\"ebb9630\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ea25621 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ea25621\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article class=\"4ever-article\" data-clipboard-cangjie=\"[&quot;root&quot;,{&quot;copyFrom&quot;:1007547796},[&quot;p&quot;,{&quot;uuid&quot;:&quot;l39guzs5wcorth3g1qi&quot;},[&quot;span&quot;,{&quot;data-type&quot;:&quot;text&quot;},[&quot;span&quot;,{&quot;data-type&quot;:&quot;leaf&quot;},&quot;A cervical brace is an adjunctive treatment device for cervical spondylosis, which can break and protect the cervical spine, reduce nerve wear and tear, alleviate traumatic reactions in the intervertebral joints, and facilitate the subsidence of tissue oedema and consolidate the therapeutic effect and prevent a recurrence.&quot;]]],[&quot;p&quot;,{&quot;uuid&quot;:&quot;l39guzs5b9bf2yvi54k&quot;},[&quot;span&quot;,{&quot;data-type&quot;:&quot;text&quot;},[&quot;span&quot;,{&quot;data-type&quot;:&quot;leaf&quot;},&quot;&quot;]]],[&quot;p&quot;,{&quot;uuid&quot;:&quot;l39guzs5jttr2e9oz7&quot;},[&quot;span&quot;,{&quot;data-type&quot;:&quot;text&quot;},[&quot;span&quot;,{&quot;data-type&quot;:&quot;leaf&quot;},&quot;1. cervical brace can be applied to acute phase neurogenic or vertebral artery type with severe neurogenic pain or vertigo symptoms&quot;]]],[&quot;p&quot;,{&quot;uuid&quot;:&quot;l39guzs5rlbt71du9a&quot;},[&quot;span&quot;,{&quot;data-type&quot;:&quot;text&quot;},[&quot;span&quot;,{&quot;data-type&quot;:&quot;leaf&quot;},&quot;2. those with severe neck and shoulder-arm symptoms after trauma&quot;]]],[&quot;p&quot;,{&quot;uuid&quot;:&quot;l39guzs5qjnoi5jzy5k&quot;},[&quot;span&quot;,{&quot;data-type&quot;:&quot;text&quot;},[&quot;span&quot;,{&quot;data-type&quot;:&quot;leaf&quot;},&quot;3. those whose affected vertebrae are not yet sufficiently stable after manipulative treatment&quot;]]],[&quot;p&quot;,{&quot;uuid&quot;:&quot;l39guzs51y59tranehp&quot;},[&quot;span&quot;,{&quot;data-type&quot;:&quot;text&quot;},[&quot;span&quot;,{&quot;data-type&quot;:&quot;leaf&quot;},&quot;4. patients with significant narrowing of part of the cervical spinal canal and after surgery.&quot;]]],[&quot;p&quot;,{&quot;uuid&quot;:&quot;l39guzs5hxl315vxrjc&quot;},[&quot;span&quot;,{&quot;data-type&quot;:&quot;text&quot;},[&quot;span&quot;,{&quot;data-type&quot;:&quot;leaf&quot;},&quot;5. Other cervical spine diseases, such as cervical fractures, cervical root slippage, cervical tuberculosis, etc., can also be treated with a cervical brace.&quot;]]],[&quot;p&quot;,{&quot;uuid&quot;:&quot;l39guzs5jyoab1nvxu&quot;},[&quot;span&quot;,{&quot;data-type&quot;:&quot;text&quot;},[&quot;span&quot;,{&quot;data-type&quot;:&quot;leaf&quot;},&quot;&quot;]]],[&quot;h2&quot;,{&quot;uuid&quot;:&quot;l39guzs5dunhlupj1v&quot;,&quot;spacing&quot;:{&quot;before&quot;:14.666666666666668,&quot;after&quot;:14.666666666666668,&quot;line&quot;:0.8529411764705882}},[&quot;span&quot;,{&quot;data-type&quot;:&quot;text&quot;},[&quot;span&quot;,{&quot;bold&quot;:true,&quot;sz&quot;:16,&quot;szUnit&quot;:&quot;pt&quot;,&quot;data-type&quot;:&quot;leaf&quot;},&quot;Wearing method&quot;]]],[&quot;p&quot;,{&quot;uuid&quot;:&quot;l39guzs56up46gfzzi&quot;},[&quot;span&quot;,{&quot;data-type&quot;:&quot;text&quot;},[&quot;span&quot;,{&quot;data-type&quot;:&quot;leaf&quot;},&quot;&quot;]]],[&quot;p&quot;,{&quot;uuid&quot;:&quot;l39guzs5gx56mwqb9ur&quot;},[&quot;span&quot;,{&quot;data-type&quot;:&quot;text&quot;},[&quot;span&quot;,{&quot;data-type&quot;:&quot;leaf&quot;},&quot;It is recommended that the healthcare professional or relevant professional choose the right cervical brace type according to the patient's neck circumference and neck height. The neck brace is usually divided into two pieces, the front piece is shorter, and the back piece is longer, with a ligature in between. The front and back pieces of the neck brace are carefully inserted into the back of the neck, and the front piece is slowly fitted to the jaw so that the jaw is right up against the jaw support of the neck brace.&quot;]]],[&quot;p&quot;,{&quot;uuid&quot;:&quot;l39guzs52zgscyeqt8g&quot;},[&quot;span&quot;,{&quot;data-type&quot;:&quot;text&quot;},[&quot;span&quot;,{&quot;data-type&quot;:&quot;leaf&quot;},&quot;&quot;]]],[&quot;h2&quot;,{&quot;uuid&quot;:&quot;l39guzs5f19aktgux8&quot;,&quot;spacing&quot;:{&quot;before&quot;:14.666666666666668,&quot;after&quot;:14.666666666666668,&quot;line&quot;:0.8529411764705882}},[&quot;span&quot;,{&quot;data-type&quot;:&quot;text&quot;},[&quot;span&quot;,{&quot;bold&quot;:true,&quot;sz&quot;:16,&quot;szUnit&quot;:&quot;pt&quot;,&quot;data-type&quot;:&quot;leaf&quot;},&quot;Cautions&quot;]]],[&quot;p&quot;,{&quot;uuid&quot;:&quot;l39guzs51870hsdzg1j&quot;},[&quot;span&quot;,{&quot;data-type&quot;:&quot;text&quot;},[&quot;span&quot;,{&quot;data-type&quot;:&quot;leaf&quot;},&quot;1. Keep the neck dry and hygienic to avoid damage to the skin caused by sweat, tears, blood and friction.&quot;]]],[&quot;p&quot;,{&quot;uuid&quot;:&quot;l39guzs5djcdysdsjuj&quot;},[&quot;span&quot;,{&quot;data-type&quot;:&quot;text&quot;},[&quot;span&quot;,{&quot;data-type&quot;:&quot;leaf&quot;},&quot;2.The cervical brace should be fixed appropriately; too tight is not conducive to treatment and feels uncomfortable to wear, and too loose is not effective. Observe the patient breathing closely and keep the airway open.&quot;]]],[&quot;p&quot;,{&quot;uuid&quot;:&quot;l39guzs5bj0iol19yla&quot;},[&quot;span&quot;,{&quot;data-type&quot;:&quot;text&quot;},[&quot;span&quot;,{&quot;data-type&quot;:&quot;leaf&quot;},&quot;3. Pay attention to preventing pressure sores, especially in the jaw, posterior occipital area, auricle and posterior collar, etc. The pressure areas can be padded with small towels or another cotton.&quot;]]],[&quot;p&quot;,{&quot;uuid&quot;:&quot;l39guzs5mzjok9ywvv&quot;},[&quot;span&quot;,{&quot;data-type&quot;:&quot;text&quot;},[&quot;span&quot;,{&quot;data-type&quot;:&quot;leaf&quot;},&quot;4. Balance turning during the wearing of the neck brace; avoid flexion, extension and excessive rotation of the neck.&quot;]]],[&quot;p&quot;,{&quot;uuid&quot;:&quot;l39guzs5p3pz1mu63n&quot;},[&quot;span&quot;,{&quot;data-type&quot;:&quot;text&quot;},[&quot;span&quot;,{&quot;data-type&quot;:&quot;leaf&quot;},&quot;5. The neck brace should be kept in a neutral position during wear and should be worn as required; otherwise, it will not achieve the desired effect, and the wearing time should be according to the clinician's requirements.&quot;]]]]\">\n<p><br><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2>Wearing&nbsp;method<\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>It&nbsp;is&nbsp;recommended&nbsp;that&nbsp;the&nbsp;healthcare&nbsp;professional&nbsp;or&nbsp;relevant&nbsp;professional&nbsp;choose&nbsp;the&nbsp;right&nbsp;cervical&nbsp;brace&nbsp;type&nbsp;according&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;patient&#8217;s&nbsp;neck&nbsp;circumference&nbsp;and&nbsp;neck&nbsp;height.&nbsp;The&nbsp;neck&nbsp;brace&nbsp;is&nbsp;usually&nbsp;divided&nbsp;into&nbsp;two&nbsp;pieces,&nbsp;the&nbsp;front&nbsp;piece&nbsp;is&nbsp;shorter,&nbsp;and&nbsp;the&nbsp;back&nbsp;piece&nbsp;is&nbsp;longer,&nbsp;with&nbsp;a&nbsp;ligature&nbsp;in&nbsp;between.&nbsp;The&nbsp;front&nbsp;and&nbsp;back&nbsp;pieces&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;neck&nbsp;brace&nbsp;are&nbsp;carefully&nbsp;inserted&nbsp;into&nbsp;the&nbsp;back&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;neck,&nbsp;and&nbsp;the&nbsp;front&nbsp;piece&nbsp;is&nbsp;slowly&nbsp;fitted&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;jaw&nbsp;so&nbsp;that&nbsp;the&nbsp;jaw&nbsp;is&nbsp;right&nbsp;up&nbsp;against&nbsp;the&nbsp;jaw&nbsp;support&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;neck&nbsp;brace.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2>Cautions<\/h2>\n<p>1.&nbsp;Keep&nbsp;the&nbsp;neck&nbsp;dry&nbsp;and&nbsp;hygienic&nbsp;to&nbsp;avoid&nbsp;damage&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;skin&nbsp;caused&nbsp;by&nbsp;sweat,&nbsp;tears,&nbsp;blood&nbsp;and&nbsp;friction.<\/p>\n<p>2.The&nbsp;cervical&nbsp;brace&nbsp;should&nbsp;be&nbsp;fixed&nbsp;appropriately;&nbsp;too&nbsp;tight&nbsp;is&nbsp;not&nbsp;conducive&nbsp;to&nbsp;treatment&nbsp;and&nbsp;feels&nbsp;uncomfortable&nbsp;to&nbsp;wear,&nbsp;and&nbsp;too&nbsp;loose&nbsp;is&nbsp;not&nbsp;effective.&nbsp;Observe&nbsp;the&nbsp;patient&nbsp;breathing&nbsp;closely&nbsp;and&nbsp;keep&nbsp;the&nbsp;airway&nbsp;open.<\/p>\n<p>3.&nbsp;Pay&nbsp;attention&nbsp;to&nbsp;preventing&nbsp;pressure&nbsp;sores,&nbsp;especially&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;jaw,&nbsp;posterior&nbsp;occipital&nbsp;area,&nbsp;auricle&nbsp;and&nbsp;posterior&nbsp;collar,&nbsp;etc.&nbsp;The&nbsp;pressure&nbsp;areas&nbsp;can&nbsp;be&nbsp;padded&nbsp;with&nbsp;small&nbsp;towels&nbsp;or&nbsp;another&nbsp;cotton.<\/p>\n<p>4.&nbsp;Balance&nbsp;turning&nbsp;during&nbsp;the&nbsp;wearing&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;neck&nbsp;brace;&nbsp;avoid&nbsp;flexion,&nbsp;extension&nbsp;and&nbsp;excessive&nbsp;rotation&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;neck.<\/p>\n<p>5.&nbsp;The&nbsp;neck&nbsp;brace&nbsp;should&nbsp;be&nbsp;kept&nbsp;in&nbsp;a&nbsp;neutral&nbsp;position&nbsp;during&nbsp;wear&nbsp;and&nbsp;should&nbsp;be&nbsp;worn&nbsp;as&nbsp;required;&nbsp;otherwise,&nbsp;it&nbsp;will&nbsp;not&nbsp;achieve&nbsp;the&nbsp;desired&nbsp;effect,&nbsp;and&nbsp;the&nbsp;wearing&nbsp;time&nbsp;should&nbsp;be&nbsp;according&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;clinician&#8217;s&nbsp;requirements.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<p><audio style=\"display: none;\" controls=\"controls\"><\/audio><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A\u00a0cervical\u00a0brace\u00a0is\u00a0an\u00a0adjunctive\u00a0treatment\u00a0device\u00a0for\u00a0cervical\u00a0spondylosis,\u00a0which\u00a0can\u00a0break\u00a0and\u00a0protect\u00a0the\u00a0cervical\u00a0spine,\u00a0reduce\u00a0nerve\u00a0wear\u00a0and\u00a0tear,\u00a0alleviate\u00a0traumatic\u00a0reactions\u00a0in\u00a0the\u00a0intervertebral\u00a0joints,\u00a0and\u00a0facilitate\u00a0the\u00a0subsidence\u00a0of\u00a0tissue\u00a0oedema\u00a0and\u00a0consolidate\u00a0the\u00a0therapeutic\u00a0effect\u00a0and\u00a0prevent\u00a0a\u00a0recurrence. 1.\u00a0cervical\u00a0brace\u00a0can\u00a0be\u00a0applied\u00a0to\u00a0acute\u00a0phase\u00a0neurogenic\u00a0or\u00a0vertebral\u00a0artery\u00a0type\u00a0with\u00a0severe\u00a0neurogenic\u00a0pain\u00a0or\u00a0vertigo\u00a0symptoms 2.\u00a0those\u00a0with\u00a0severe\u00a0neck\u00a0and\u00a0shoulder-arm\u00a0symptoms\u00a0after\u00a0trauma 3.\u00a0those\u00a0whose\u00a0affected\u00a0vertebrae\u00a0are\u00a0not\u00a0yet\u00a0sufficiently\u00a0stable\u00a0after\u00a0manipulative\u00a0treatment 4.\u00a0patients\u00a0with\u00a0significant\u00a0narrowing\u00a0of\u00a0part\u00a0of\u00a0the\u00a0cervical\u00a0spinal\u00a0canal\u00a0and\u00a0after\u00a0surgery. 5.\u00a0Other\u00a0cervical\u00a0spine\u00a0diseases,\u00a0such\u00a0as\u00a0cervical\u00a0fractures,\u00a0cervical\u00a0root\u00a0slippage,\u00a0cervical\u00a0tuberculosis,\u00a0etc.,\u00a0can\u00a0also\u00a0be\u00a0treated\u00a0with\u00a0a\u00a0cervical\u00a0brace. Wearing&nbsp;method It&nbsp;is&nbsp;recommended&nbsp;that&nbsp;the&nbsp;healthcare&nbsp;professional&nbsp;or&nbsp;relevant&nbsp;professional&nbsp;choose&nbsp;the&nbsp;right&nbsp;cervical&nbsp;brace&nbsp;type&nbsp;according&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;patient&#8217;s&nbsp;neck&nbsp;circumference&nbsp;and&nbsp;neck&nbsp;height.&nbsp;The&nbsp;neck&nbsp;brace&nbsp;is&nbsp;usually&nbsp;divided&nbsp;into&nbsp;two&nbsp;pieces,&nbsp;the&nbsp;front&nbsp;piece&nbsp;is&nbsp;shorter,&nbsp;and&nbsp;the&nbsp;back&nbsp;piece&nbsp;is&nbsp;longer,&nbsp;with&nbsp;a&nbsp;ligature&nbsp;in&nbsp;between.&nbsp;The&nbsp;front&nbsp;and&nbsp;back&nbsp;pieces&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;neck&nbsp;brace&nbsp;are&nbsp;carefully&nbsp;inserted&nbsp;into&nbsp;the&nbsp;back&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;neck,&nbsp;and&nbsp;the&nbsp;front&nbsp;piece&nbsp;is&nbsp;slowly&nbsp;fitted&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;jaw&nbsp;so&nbsp;that&nbsp;the&nbsp;jaw&nbsp;is&nbsp;right&nbsp;up&nbsp;against&nbsp;the&nbsp;jaw&nbsp;support&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;neck&nbsp;brace. Cautions 1.&nbsp;Keep&nbsp;the&nbsp;neck&nbsp;dry&nbsp;and&nbsp;hygienic&nbsp;to&nbsp;avoid&nbsp;damage&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;skin&nbsp;caused&nbsp;by&nbsp;sweat,&nbsp;tears,&nbsp;blood&nbsp;and&nbsp;friction. 2.The&nbsp;cervical&nbsp;brace&nbsp;should&nbsp;be&nbsp;fixed&nbsp;appropriately;&nbsp;too&nbsp;tight&nbsp;is&nbsp;not&nbsp;conducive&nbsp;to&nbsp;treatment&nbsp;and&nbsp;feels&nbsp;uncomfortable&nbsp;to&nbsp;wear,&nbsp;and&nbsp;too&nbsp;loose&nbsp;is&nbsp;not&nbsp;effective.&nbsp;Observe&nbsp;the&nbsp;patient&nbsp;breathing&nbsp;closely&nbsp;and&nbsp;keep&nbsp;the&nbsp;airway&nbsp;open. 3.&nbsp;Pay&nbsp;attention&nbsp;to&nbsp;preventing&nbsp;pressure&nbsp;sores,&nbsp;especially&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;jaw,&nbsp;posterior&nbsp;occipital&nbsp;area,&nbsp;auricle&nbsp;and&nbsp;posterior&nbsp;collar,&nbsp;etc.&nbsp;The&nbsp;pressure&nbsp;areas&nbsp;can&nbsp;be&nbsp;padded&nbsp;with&nbsp;small&nbsp;towels&nbsp;or&nbsp;another&nbsp;cotton. 4.&nbsp;Balance&nbsp;turning&nbsp;during&nbsp;the&nbsp;wearing&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;neck&nbsp;brace;&nbsp;avoid&nbsp;flexion,&nbsp;extension&nbsp;and&nbsp;excessive&nbsp;rotation&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;neck. 5.&nbsp;The&nbsp;neck&nbsp;brace&nbsp;should&nbsp;be&nbsp;kept&nbsp;in&nbsp;a&nbsp;neutral&nbsp;position&nbsp;during&nbsp;wear&nbsp;and&nbsp;should&nbsp;be&nbsp;worn&nbsp;as&nbsp;required;&nbsp;otherwise,&nbsp;it&nbsp;will&nbsp;not&nbsp;achieve&nbsp;the&nbsp;desired&nbsp;effect,&nbsp;and&nbsp;the&nbsp;wearing&nbsp;time&nbsp;should&nbsp;be&nbsp;according&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;clinician&#8217;s&nbsp;requirements.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3750,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[3,23],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/velpeauhealth.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3745"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/velpeauhealth.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/velpeauhealth.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/velpeauhealth.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/velpeauhealth.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3745"}],"version-history":[{"count":13,"href":"https:\/\/velpeauhealth.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3745\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3759,"href":"https:\/\/velpeauhealth.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3745\/revisions\/3759"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/velpeauhealth.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3750"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/velpeauhealth.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3745"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/velpeauhealth.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3745"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/velpeauhealth.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3745"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}