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KED® Pro

Using the Features

4.5 Torso straps

The KED

Pro is constructed with three torso straps: top,

middle, and bottom. The straps are color coded for easily

matching the left and right pieces (Figure 8).

When wrapping the torso flaps around the patient, fasten the

middle (yellow) strap first, then the bottom (red) strap. Do not

fasten the top (green) strap until just before you are ready to

transfer the patient to a long spine board.

otee:

The strap buckling and adjusting sequence described

below is a preferred method. This procedure may not be

practical in all rescue situations. Follow your medical director’s

guidelines and local medical protocols.

ThE MiDDlE (yElloW) sTraP

Fasten the middle (yellow) strap first (Figure 9). Snug the strap

only until there is space for 2 or 3 fingers laid flat between the

strap and the patient’s torso. You will tighten the straps just

before transferring the patient to the long spine board.
The middle strap evenly secures the greatest possible area of

the KED

Pro, providing the greatest patient stability while you

finish applying the KED

Pro.

If the rescue situation or the patient’s condition requires that

you remove the patient from the vehicle more quickly than

anticipated, the stability provided by the KED

Pro with

only the middle strap fastened, and properly tightened, may

be preferable to using no supporting equipment. Follow your

medical director’s guidelines on this issue.

ThE boTToM (rED) sTraP

The bottom strap is red in color (Figure 10).

Snug the strap until there is space for 2 or 3 fingers laid flat

between the strap and the patient’s torso. You will tighten the

straps just before transferring the patient to a spine board.

ThE ToP (grEEn) sTraP

Leave the top strap unfastened until you are ready to transfer the

patient to the long spine board. This allows the patient to breathe

more freely while you finish applying the KED

Pro.

important

attaching all straps securely is strongly preferred.

However, the patient's condition or rescue situation

may require the patient to be removed from the

vehicle more quickly than anticipated. Within the

time permitted by the patient's and rescue conditions,

fasten as many straps as possible, in this order:

●

Middle strap

●

Bottom strap

●

Leg straps

●

Head/chin straps

●

Top strap

Figure 8 - Torso Straps

Figure 9 - Middle Strap Fastened

Figure 10 - Middle and Bottom Straps Fastened

Middle (Yellow)

Top (Green)

Bottom (Red)

Torso Strap Buckle (3)

Summary of Contents for KED Pro

Page 1: ...FERNO When It s Critical Users Manual KED Pro January 2011 GLO Pub No 234 3396 00 Read this Manual and Retain for Future Reference ...

Page 2: ...products sold by Ferno are covered by a limited warranty which is printed on all Ferno invoices The complete terms and conditions of the limited warranty and the limitations of liability and disclaimers are also available upon request by calling Ferno at 1 800 733 3766 or 1 937 382 1451 Ferno Technical Support Customer service and product support are important aspects of each Ferno product Please ...

Page 3: ...Collar_______________ 16 5 4 Removing the KED Pro From the Carrying Case___________________ 16 5 5 Placing the KED Pro Behind the Patient______ 17 5 6 Applying the Leg Straps___________________ 18 5 7 Wrapping and Positioning the KED Pro______ 19 5 8 Fastening the Torso Straps_________________ 20 5 9 Securing the Patient s Head________________ 21 5 10 Buckling the Top Strap and Making Final Strap ...

Page 4: ...cause injury Attach only equipment or items specified in this manual Improper maintenance can cause injury Maintain the KED Pro only as described in this manual Improper parts can cause injury Use only Ferno parts on the KED Pro Modifying the KED Pro can cause injury and damage Use the KED Pro only as designed by Ferno 1 2 Important Importantnoticesemphasizeimportantusageormaintenance information ...

Page 5: ...trainees need to read and understand this manual be trained on the use of the KED Pro practice with the KED Pro before using it with a patient record their training information A sample training record sheet is provided on page 35 receive professional instruction and training in Technical Rescue procedures before using the KED Pro in a Technical Rescue situation Important Technical Rescue procedur...

Page 6: ...ed training required Warning Improper use of the KED Pro can cause injury Use the KED Pro only for the purpose described in this manual About the KED Pro 3 2 General Specifications Length Opened flat 830 mm 33 in Rolled in case 840 mm 33 in Width Opened flat 820 mm 32 in Rolled in case 245 mm 10 in Thickness Opened flat 35 mm less than 1 5 in Rolled in case 200 mm 8 in Weight 4 5 kg 10 lbs Load Li...

Page 7: ...de view of the KED Pro is shown below with straps in storage configuration About the KED Pro Head Chin Strap 2 Modular Filler Pad 3 Shoulder Strap 1 Wraparound Head Flaps Storage Strap 3 Color Coded Securing Strap 3 Shoulder Strap Buckle 2 Leg Strap 2 Lifting Handle 3 Take Down Strap 2 ...

Page 8: ... strap is released from its storage position there is a large amount of slack After fastening the buckle quickly remove most of the slack by holding the buckle at an angle to the patient with one hand while you pull the hemmed end of the strap with the other hand Figure 3 Shorten the strap only until you feel the slightest tension snugging tightening To prevent twisting or jostling the patient s t...

Page 9: ...tangles when they are needed For instructions on configuring the straps for storage see Storing the KED Pro page 29 and page 30 torso straps Grasp the male half of the buckle Figure 7 and pull it from the elastic keeper leg straps If you are going to use the leg straps leave them in the storage configuration until the KED Pro has been placed behind the patient but not wrapped and fastened Free the...

Page 10: ...e rescue situation or the patient s condition requires that you remove the patient from the vehicle more quickly than anticipated the stability provided by the KED Pro with only the middle strap fastened and properly tightened may be preferable to using no supporting equipment Follow your medical director s guidelines on this issue The Bottom red Strap The bottom strap is red in color Figure 10 Sn...

Page 11: ... buckle the right strap to the left side of the KED Pro align the straps with the body midline Whether using the same side or criss cross config uration you must position the straps as close as possible to the body midline When buckled straps are correctly positioned they run straight down from their anchoring points on back of the KED Pro Figure 12 before passing beneath the buttocks Note Positio...

Page 12: ... the KED Pro Always follow local protocols and your medical director s guidelines when using padding If you need to apply padding 1 Determine how thick the padding needs to be and choose the appropriate number of pads 2 Slide the pad s between the KED Pro and the patient Figure 13 Depending on the patient s injuries body structure and head shape the pad s may be positioned behind the head only beh...

Page 13: ...sing the three lifting handles for a vertical lift The KED Pro is rated for a one person load at 150 kg 330 lb Use a suitable lifting bridle with a load capacity of at least 1 500 kg 3 300 lb or 15Kn The Ferno KED Pro Lifting Bridle is recommended for this application See Accessories page 34 Connect the bridle to all three carry handles and adjust to ensure equal load on all three carry handles Fi...

Page 14: ...he lower strap are described below but there are alternate methods Use and secure the strap according to your medical director s guidelines 1 Grasp the strap with both hands and turn the center pad fully inside out exposing the rubber 2 Select one of the following If using a cervical collar attach the strap across the neck area of the collar beneath the chin of the cervical collar If using a cervi...

Page 15: ...tabilizing the patient s head and neck two operators applying the KED Pro and a fourth operator managing the long spine board In situations where there are only two or three trained operators available one operator manually stabilizes the head and neck while the other s applies the KED Pro Follow standard emergency patient handling procedures when applying and using the KED Pro Maintain manual sta...

Page 16: ...cervical collar before the KED Pro is applied AFTER the cervical collar has been applied one operator maintains manual stabilization of the patient s head and neck until the patient is properly secured within the KED Pro Figure 18 Applying the WizLoc Cervical Collar Figure 19 Removing the KED Pro from the Carrying Case Figure 20 KED Pro Storage Straps Storage Straps 5 Fold the three storage straps...

Page 17: ...rovides a rigid leading edge to slip between the patient and seat prevents the KED Pro from rolling up and allows the KED Pro to clear the vehicle roofline 5 The second operator and any assistants work the KED Pro down between the patient and the back of the seat and then into the vertical position Figure 24 Work the KED Pro far enough down to clear the vehicle roofline and be positioned behind th...

Page 18: ...ble to the body midline Figure 27 7 Repeat Steps 1 6 with the other leg strap If you are using the same side configuration do not cross the straps at the groin Buckle them on their sides of origin Figure 28 If you are using the criss cross configuration cross the straps at the groin and buckle the straps opposite their sides of origin 8 Snug both straps using the feed and pull method see Snugging ...

Page 19: ...the torso flaps back if needed see below Verify that the patient is snugly against the KED Pro as fully as his her body structure and condition allow Figure 30 folding the torso flaps To adapt the KED Pro for the patient s size or medical needs or to allow medical equipment to be applied fold one or two slats of the torso flaps inward toward the patient Make sure the buckles and restraints remain ...

Page 20: ...strap from its elastic keeper and fasten the buckle Figure 30 5 Use the feed and pull technique to snug both straps leaving space for two or three fingers laid flat between the strap and the patient s chest 6 You will fasten the top strap and tighten all straps just before transferring the patient to a long spine board and the ambulance cot 7 If time permits arrange the loose ends of the straps so...

Page 21: ...around the patient s head If needed fold the head flaps back onto the KED Pro away from the patient s head as shown in Figure 35 2 Grasp a head strap with both hands and position the strap above the patient s eyebrows Secure the strap to the head flap fastening strips at a downward angle Figure 36 The angled placement minimizes the chance that the strap can slide upward on the forehead 3 Place the...

Page 22: ...the KED Pro is firmly in place from the lower spine to the head and is positioned high up under the armpits to prevent movement during extrication Finish applying the KED Pro as follows 1 Remove the top green strap from its holder and buckle it Tighten the strap to the chest using the feed and pull technique see Snugging Tightening page 8 2 Check and tighten the middle yellow strap 3 Check and tig...

Page 23: ...ilized in the KED Pro just before the patient is moved to the long spine board 1 Center the loop side hook and loop fastener strip on the shoulder strap with the mating surface on the rear of the KED Pro under the lifting handle Figure 38 Press the hook and loop surfaces together 2 Bring the strap forward over both shoulders of the patient Figure 39 and attach each strap end to the buckle on its s...

Page 24: ...e vehicle door 3 Operators Lift the patient enough to provide a slight gap between the patient and the vehicle seat for the long spine board Figure 42 4 Assistant if present Slide the appropriate end of the long spine board between the patient and the seat as far into the vehicle as possible 5 Operators Place the patient on the long spine board Figure 43 6 Operators and Assistant if present Lift t...

Page 25: ...rough a spine board side handle near the patient s waist and through the bottom rear lifting handles of the KED Pro Figure 45 8 Buckle and adjust the strap Figure 46 and Figure 47 9 Rear Operator Repeat Steps 6 8 to attach the second take down strap on the opposite side of the patient 10 Rear Operator Evenly tighten the take down straps When tightened properly the KED Pro should be carrying the we...

Page 26: ...straps Fasten the middle strap in its own buckle Fasten the bottom strap in the top buckle Fasten the top strap in the bottom buckle Figure 50 6 1 General Guidelines When necessary the KED Pro can be adapted for use in special situations and circumstances Some possible adaptations are presented in this section Follow your medical director s guidelines for adapting the KED Pro Warning Attaching una...

Page 27: ...ned normally Figure 51 6 4 Adapting KED Pro for an Angulated Neck When it is not desirable to straighten the patient s neck fold the head flaps inward Position a rolled towel as needed then place a head strap across the patient s forehead and secure the strap to the KED Pro fastening strips Figure 52 6 5 Adapting the KED Pro for Use With Monitoring Systems Folding two slats of each torso flap inwa...

Page 28: ...he head flaps are wrapped around the patient s injured leg and secured with the head straps Figure 54 pelvic stabilization The KED Pro and patient are placed on a long spine board with the head portion of the KED Pro toward the patient s feet The torso portion of the KED Pro is positioned a little above the waist and centered The torso flaps are secured around the patient s pelvic area and the hea...

Page 29: ...f the buckle 2 Turn the male half of the buckle flush against the webbing Figure 57 3 Make the first fold beneath the buckle Figure 58 and continue folding the strap accordion fashion Figure 59 4 When all the webbing is folded secure it in the elastic keeper Figure 60 5 Make sure to position the folded strap so the keeper wraps around the center of the male buckle half This will enable you to pull...

Page 30: ...g case Figure 61 Wrapping the Leg Straps Store the leg straps as follows 1 Lengthen the leg strap until about six inches of webbing have not passed backward through the buckle slide 2 Beginning at the point where the strap is attached to the KED Pro wrap the strap down around the bottom edge of the KED Pro then up and around the inside of the KED Pro Figure 61 3 Turn the buckle under to rest flush...

Page 31: ...rge carrying case pocket also has room for a cervical collar Figure 64 Head Chin Straps Shoulder Strap and Take Down Straps Store the various loose straps in the small upper pocket on the carrying case Figure 65 The head straps may also be stored on the KED Pro attached to the head flaps See Head Straps page 32 Figure 64 Storing a Cervical Collar Figure 65 Storing the Head and Chin Straps Figure 6...

Page 32: ...hing the Storage Straps Figure 66 Releasing the Storage Straps Storage Strap 3 Figure 69 Ready for the Carrying Case storage straps Figure 66 and Figure 67 4 Continue rolling the KED Pro over the remaining torso flap Secure with the three storage straps Figure 68 and Figure 69 5 Open the carrying case by pulling the two loops away from one another then insert the KED Pro into the carrying case Fig...

Page 33: ... 2 Rinse all the pieces with warm water 3 Hang the KED Pro to dry or dry it with a towel Allow all pieces to dry completely before returning them to the carrying case Note Drying time for the KED Pro can vary from two to 36 hours depending on temperature humidity and on how long the KED Pro was exposed to water during use or during disinfecting and cleaning Moisture can be absorbed through the sew...

Page 34: ...1 Internet www EMSAR com Warning Improper parts can cause injury Use only Ferno parts on the KED Pro 9 2 Worldwide To order Ferno parts contact your Ferno distributor Your distributor is the only agent authorized by Ferno to manage service and repair Ferno products Warning Modifying the KED Pro can cause injury and damage Use the KED Pro only as designed by Ferno Parts Accessories 9 3 Parts Part P...

Page 35: ...35 Ferno Washington Inc 234 3396 00 January 2011 KED Pro Training Record Date Name Training Method Maintenance Record Date Maintenance Performed By ...

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