Equipment 8-468 - Kendrick Extrication Device (KED)

CMH EMS & MIH Protocols

Scope of Practice:

Emergency Medical Responder
Emergency Medical Technician
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
Registered Nurse
Paramedic

Indications:

Contraindications:

Patients with easy access requiring rapid extrication.

Precautions:

None.

Procedure:

Maintain c-spine.
Assess distal pulses, motor function, and sensation.
Apply C-collar.
Position device behind patient.
Pull device up until it fits snugly in armpits.
Apply chest straps and tighten. Avoid restricting breathing.
Apply leg straps and tighten. Avoid pinching or injuring genitals.
Apply padding behind head.
Secure head to device.
Remove patient from entrapment (if applicable) and lay down on Backboard.
Release leg straps and secure patient and device to Backboard.
KED chest straps may be loosened for comfort.
Reassess distal pulses, motor function, and sensation.

Citations:

Protocol 9-010 - References

Change Log:

Date	Link to previous version	Description of change
12/15/13	pdf	Added EMT scope of practice statement.
07/04/20		Renumbered the section to allow for future additions.
08/07/20	pdf	Added content (without substantive modification) from old Section 8-150 - Kendrick Extrication Device (KED).
06/15/21	pdf	Moved to emsprotocols.online

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