Cervical collar

The present invention discloses a novel cervical collar for maintaining the airways in head and neck immobilized trauma patient open. This collar comprises a rigid motion-restricting frame attached to the head; and, a jaw clasp attached to the jaw. The collar is simultaneously restricting the motion of the head and neck while allowing motion of the jaw to maintain open airways. A jaw clasp useful for performing the jaw-thrust maneuver motion of the jaw to maintain open airways is also presented. Said device comprising a plurality of movable fitting elements adapted to fit the jaw tightly; and, a plurality of movable mover elements adapted to move the jaw.