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KED® Pro
Using the KED® Pro
5.7 Wrapping and Positioning the
KED® Pro
1.
One operator continues to hold the patient’s head and
neck in neutral alignment as the KED
®
Pro is applied.
2.
Wrap both torso flaps around the patient’s torso, lifting
the patient’s arms only as much as needed to slide the
flaps beneath them. The top of the flaps should be just
below the patient’s armpits (Figure 29).
3. Depending on the size of the patient, use the lift
handles to adjust and raise the KED
®
Pro to position
the top edges of the torso flaps firmly into the armpit
area. You can also use the lift handles to keep the
KED
®
Pro in place until the straps can be buckled.
otee:
With a small patient, it is important to align the head
flaps so they are correctly positioned with the patient’s head.
otee:
Properly-applied leg straps will also help hold the
KED
®
Pro in position.
4.
Before fastening the straps, fold 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 available for
use. Follow your medical director’s guidelines.
See
Adapting the KED
®
Pro in Special Situations,
pages 26-
28 for some circumstances that may require folding back
the torso flaps.
important
It is important to pull the KED® Pro up firmly under the
armpits to make sure the patient’s weight is suspended.
This will reduce the possibility of the patient slipping
downward later while being lifted.
be aware
Positioning the patient as fully as possible against the
KED® Pro minimizes the need for padding between the
patient’s head and the KED® Pro. However, be aware
that some patients may not be able to sit fully back
into the KED® Pro.
Figure 30 - Assist
the Patient Into
the KED® Pro
Figure 29 -
Snug the KED®
Pro Under the
Patient’s Armpits
