Kendrick Extrication Device Mnemonic
Designed to enclose the torso and cervical spine in a rigid frame therefore eliminating flexing extension and rotation of the spine during movement of the casualty.
Kendrick extrication device mnemonic. Enjoy the videos and music you love upload original content and share it all with friends family and the world on youtube. The kendrick extraction device ked what is it. It demonstrates how to use a k. Is typically applied by an emergency medical technician paramedic or another first responder typically used in conjunction with a cervical collar the k e d.
Is a semi rigid brace that secures the head. The wrap around design provides horizontal flexibility for easy application and vertical rigidity for maximum support of the spine neck and head during extrication. The kendrick extrication device k e d is a device that is used in vehicle extrication to remove victims of traffic collisions from motor vehicles commonly carried on ambulances the k e d. How to use the kendrick extrication device ked.
This video is part of a series of basic clinical skills videos from the top hat tutorials app on pre hospital clinical skills.