Aspen medical products Vista User manual

SINGLE PATIENT USE ONLY

APPLICATION OF THE VISTA®COLLAR

1 Chin Secure? The patient should be in neutral and their chin should be well supported by the chin piece.

2 Slack-out? All slack between the front and back panels must be removed to ensure a secure fit. If

necessary, re-tighten on both sides.

3 Airway OK? Check that back edge of the chin piece does not press in on the patient's throat. If there is a

concern, release the loop straps and lift the ends of the side panels off of the trapezius muscles

to create the needed clearance at the throat. Reattach the loop straps and again tighten the collar.

1. PRE-FORM BACK ENDS

TIPS

4. DIAL UP THE HEIGHT

CHECK THE FIT

Pre-form the back ends of the side

panels by squeezing them forcefully

so they stay curved when released as

shown on the right side above.

2. POSITION BACK PANEL 3. PIVOT DOWN FRONT PANEL

While pulling the sides of the collar apart, position the chin piece so it touches the patient’s chin. Now pivot

the collar down and in. Keep the chin piece in contact with the chin as the sides are positioned over the

trapezius muscles.

“Dial up” the height of the collar by pulling outward

on the dial and turning clockwise. Stop when it

becomes difficult to turn the dial further, and the

foam pad on the chin piece is seen to compress.

5. ATTACH AND TIGHTEN

Check to see that the back of the chin piece is not

pressing inward on the throat. If it is, lift the back

ends of the side panels up, off of the trapezius

muscles, which moves the chin piece forward, away

from the throat.

While holding the front panel in place, attach the loop strap on each side. To tighten the collar, anchor your

thumb or fingers in the trach hole and peel back the loop strap on one side. Push inward on the back edge

of the side panel while pulling the loop strap out. Now lift the strap up and reattach. Keep the back panel

centered by tightening the other side equally. Repeat until all “slack” has been removed and a secure fit has

been achieved.

During the course of treatment, patient often changes position from supine to upright, or conversely from

upright to supine. Positional changes often necessitate an adjustment in the height of the collar. Use the dial

to change the height of the collar to the appropriate level depending upon the position of the patient. When

checking over all application, remember to adjust the tightness of the collar if necessary.

With the head held in neutral alignment, press the back panel

down (to compress any bedding,) and slide it behind the patient’s

neck. Center the back panel so the loop straps are between the

ear and trapezius.

READ INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE. Proper training in the use of this device should take place before it is applied. These directions are guidelines only and are not offered as medical recommendations.

THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED FOR APPLICATION BY LICENSED HEALTH CARE PRACTITIONERS AS DIRECTED BY A PHYSICIAN OR OTHER QUALIFIED MEDICAL AUTHORITY. PERMANENT INJURY MAY RESULT FROM USE OTHER THAN AS DIRECTED BY A PHYSICIAN

OR OTHER MEDICAL AUTHORITY. ASPEN MEDICAL PRODUCTS SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY FOR INJURY OR DAMAGE BY REASON OF ANY APPLICATION OF THIS PRODUCT. PLEASE SEE THE ACCOMPANYING LIMITED WARRANTY FOR

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LIMITED WARRANTY

Aspen Medical Products, Irvine, CA 92618, warrants to the user who originally purchases this product that it is free from defects in material and workmanship. The sole obligation of Aspen Medical Products in the event of breach of warranty shall be to repair or replace

the defective product or part(s).

Aspen Medical Products shall have no obligation under this limited warranty in the event:

(a) The product was not purchased from Aspen Medical Products or through its authorized channels of distribution;

(b) The product is altered;

(d) The product is not used in accordance with the Aspen Medical Products, Instructions for Use.

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