AMBU Perfit ACE Adjustable Cervical Extrication Collar

Key Specifications

Product Overview

Cervical spine immobilization during trauma response and patient extrication demands a device that combines precise fit with operational simplicity. The AMBU Perfit ACE addresses both requirements through a patented adjustable one-piece design that eliminates the need to carry multiple collar sizes while ensuring a secure, anatomically appropriate fit for virtually any adult patient. With 16 distinct settings spanning the equivalent of four standard collar sizes, a single Perfit ACE replaces a full set of conventional rigid collars.

The collar's rigid posterior shell incorporates ventilation channels that allow fluid drainage — an important feature during prolonged field care where vomiting or airway secretions present a patient safety hazard. The flip chin piece stores flat, maintaining a minimal profile in a kit bag, then opens to a pre-shaped configuration that optimally seats against the mandible. This design also facilitates intubation access without collar removal, a critical advantage during airway management in immobilized patients.

The tactical olive drab version (MEDTAC1114) features a camouflage color scheme — olive drab body with charcoal black foam and labeling — without any compromise to specifications or function. Both variants maintain full CT and MRI compatibility, allowing radiographic imaging to proceed without collar removal and the associated risk of secondary spinal injury during patient manipulation.

Key Features

• Single-device sizing: 16 precise settings cover the full adult sizing range — one collar replaces four
• Flip chin piece: Flat storage profile; opens to pre-shaped anatomical fit that facilitates intubation
• Ventilated posterior shell: Allows fluid drainage during prolonged use, enhancing patient safety
• CT/MRI compatible: No collar removal required for imaging — reduces secondary injury risk
• Military version: Olive drab color scheme for tactical environments; identical functional specifications
• Comprehensive sizing system: Accurate sizing guide enables rapid, correct size selection by any provider

Application Environments

The Perfit ACE excels in extrication scenarios — vehicle accidents, confined space rescue, and structural collapse — where variable patient positioning makes precise cervical sizing difficult with conventional single-size collars. Its adjustability is equally valuable in mass casualty incidents where responders must manage multiple patients with a minimal equipment footprint. Military and law enforcement medics benefit from the olive drab variant's low visibility profile in operational environments.

See also: Immobilization Devices | IFAK Kits & First Aid | Head & Hypothermia Prevention

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