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6.6 Adapting the KED for Use
As a Splint
The KED can be used as a splint for pelvic stabilization
and hip and/or femur stabilization. Two possible
methods of adaptation are shown here.
HIP AND/OR FEMUR STABILIZATION
The KED and patient are placed on a long spine board
with the head portion of the KED toward the foot end
of the board.
The torso portion of the is KED positioned a little above
the waist and centered (Figure 44). The torso flaps are
secured around the patient and the head flaps are
wrapped around the patient’s injured leg and secured
with the KED head straps (Figure 44).
PELVIC STABILIZATION
The KED and patient are placed on a long spine board
with the head portion of the KED toward the foot end
of the board.
The torso portion of the is KED positioned a little above
the waist and centered. The torso flaps are secured
around the patient’s pelvic area and the head flaps are
wrapped around both the patient’s legs and secured with
the KED head straps (Figure 45).
6.7 Using the KED With an
Anti-Shock Garment
The KED will not interfere with, or limit the use of, a
pneumatic anti-shock garment (Figure 46).
Figure 46 - Using the KED with an
Anti-Shock Garment
Figure 45 - Stabilizing the Pelvis
Figure 44 - Stabilizing the
Hip and/or Femur
Special Situations
Model 125 KED