A modified cervical collar for the immediate postoperative care of the burned neck.
We present a modified version of the cervical collar that can be used immediately postoperatively and accommodates bulky bolster dressings. Its benefits include immediate neck hyperextension and immobilization and parallel monitoring of a skin graft or free flap.
D002056:Burns / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D009333:Neck / Q000601:surgery*; D011182:Postoperative Care; D013165:Splints; D013524:Surgical Flaps