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INTRODUCTION - USEFUL TERMINOLOGY (Figure 1)
a. Front
b. Chin Support
c. Tracheal Opening
d. Sternal Pad
e. Velcro Strap
f. Angulation Buttons
g. Occipital Support
h. Back
Not made with natural rubber latex
X-ray, CT and MR Compatible
CAUTION: Federal law restricts this device to sale by, or on the order of,
a physician.
These instructions do not supersede hospital protocol and/or direct
orders of patient´s physician.
MIAMI J
COLLAR SIZES (Figure 2)
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A specific anatomical indicator best characterizes each of these collar
sizes. Proper sizing is critical to achieving comfort and proper
immobilization.
Speciality sizes < 30% of Population
a. 200S - Super Short/Kyphotic: Does your patient have a kyphotic
(chin-on-chest) neck?
Kyphotic / Chin-on-chest / Geriatric / Osteoporitic and/or ankylosing
spondylitic.
b. 200L - Stout: Does your patient have a very large neck circumference?
Very large circumference / Obese / "No-neck" / Massive shoulders.
c. 250 - Xs: Does your patient have a very short, thin neck?
Very short thin neck / Principally female / More prevalent in the Asian
population / Rare.
Standard sizes > 70% of Population
d. 500 - Tall: Does your patient have a long tall neck?
Long, tall neck / "Swan neck" / Young women / Adolescents.
e. 400 - Regular: Is your patient female?
Female / Standard size for mature women / Thin, mature men.
f. 300 - Short: All other adults.
Standard size for adult men / Short-necked women.
NOTE: Proper sizing is critical to achieving comfort and proper
immobilization.
SIZE IT UP (Figure 3)
The Miami J collar sizes are phenotype-driven. By identifying your
patient´s phenotype according to the Sizing Silhouettes & Simple Sizing
Questions, you may quickly determine the appropriate collar size.
• Identify phenotype based on patient characteristics.
• Easily select appropriate collar size.
Collar size is best determined by observing the vertical distance between
the highest point of the trapezius and the top of the chin when the head
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