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KED® Pro
Operator Skills and Training
2 - oPEraTor sKills anD Training
2.1 skills
Operators using the KED
®
Pro need:
●
a working knowledge of emergency patient-handling
procedures.
●
the ability to assist the patient.
Warning
Untrained operators can cause injury or be
injured. Permit only trained personnel to apply
the KED® Pro.
2.2 Training
Operator 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 procedures require special skills
and are potentially hazardous activities. No rescue
personnel should attempt such rescue procedures
unless they have received professional instruction and
training.
