TRIMED - Medical Systems

Body Splint KED Spinal Immobilizer Kendrick Extrication Device Dimension : W87 x H32 x D12 cm Weight : 4 kg The Kendrick Extrication Device (KED) is one of the pieces of equipment that can be used before the patient is placed on a long spine board. The KED is used to immobilize a patient with possible spinal cord injury. The device can be slipped behind a patient who is found seated in a bucket seat, a short compact car seat, a seat with a contoured back, or in a confined space. The KED can also be used in places too confined for a short spine board to be used to stabilize the patient's head and torso. Indication for Use Generally, a KED is used to prepare patients with suspected spinal injuries for extrication and/or movement from a sitting to a supine position. As noted in the previous paragraph, the KED is used where the short spine board could not be used.