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KED® Pro
Using the Features
4.9 head straps
Two universal head straps are provided to secure the head flaps in
place. They can also be used to secure the KED
®
Pro when it is being
used as a splint. Follow your medical director’s guidelines and local
medical protocols for the use and placement of the head straps.
aPPlying ThE UPPEr sTraP
1. Grasp the center pad of one head strap with both hands (Figure
15-A) and turn the center pad fully inside-out, exposing the
rubber (Figure 15-B).
2. Center the pad just above the patient’s eyebrows with the rubber
against the skin. Position the strap ends at a downward angle and
secure them to the fastening strips on the head flaps (Figure 16).
otee:
Placing the strap ends at a downward angle minimizes the
chance that the strap can slip upward on the forehead.
aPPlying ThE loWEr sTraP
Methods for applying the 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 cervical collar, attach the strap across the “chin”
of the cervical collar (Figure 16).
○
Attach the strap over the patient’s chin (if not using a
cervical collar).
3. Position the strap ends horizontally, or just above the horizontal,
and secure them to the fastening strips on the head flaps.
4. Make sure the strap placement does not prevent the patient from
opening his/her mouth.
If using the KED
®
Pro with the head flaps shortened, fold the head
flaps toward the outside of the KED
®
Pro (away from the patient’s
head as shown in Figure 16 and Figure 17).
Figure 16 - Head Straps in Place
Figure 17 - Head Straps Attached
With Head Flaps Folded Back
Figures 15-A and 15-B - Exposing the
Head Strap Rubber
15-A
15-B
