Kendrick Extrication Device Equipment

Schematic Kendrick extrication device The Kendrick extrication device (KED) is a device that is used in the extrication of the vehicle to remove a patient from a motor vehicle. A KED is generally used only on stable patients, unstable patients are shot with rapid extrication techniques without applying a KED. A KED is used in conjunction with a neck brace to help immobilize the patient's head, neck and spine in the normal anatomical position (neutral position). This position helps prevent further injury to these regions during extrication from vehicles. An envelope KED a person's head, back, shoulders, torso in a corset and semi-rigid, immobilizing the head, neck and spine. Generally there are two head straps, three straps, torso, legs and straps that are used to adequately secure the KED for the patient. Unlike a board, the KED uses a series of bars of wood or polymer in a nylon jacket, which immobilizes the spine stakeholders of the patent and neck, and remove the vehicle / confined space. KEDS can also be used to completely immobilize pediatric patients. Once the KED is slipped behind the patient a mnemonic is often used to ensure the straps are fixed in a specific order.