Cabrillo College EMT Training Program

Kendrick Extrication Device

Takes or verbalizes body substance isolation precautions

Procedure

·  Immobilizes patient’s head and neck from front or side. Introduces self. Requests permission to treat. Instructs helper to position self behind patient and take over manual C-spine. / Yes /

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Comments

Assess
·  Checks for nerve function
·  Asks patient which finger is being touched as you apply pressure
·  Asks patient to grip the index and middle fingers of each of your hands simultaneously.
·  Palpates midline of neck for point tenderness and asks if they have any neck pain.

Places C-collar on patient

·  Selects proper size and secures collar in place

Places KED behind patient

·  Assist patient to lean forward from waist using one hand to support chest and directs helper to maintain head and neck postion in line.
·  Slides KED into place and positions snuggly under armpits.

Secures straps

·  Bottom, middle than top strap
·  Secures leg straps

Pads and Secures head

·  Places padding in gaps between KED and patient’s head
·  Secures patient’s head to KED with forehead strap and chin strap

Reassess

·  Instructs helper to release patient’s head. Rechecks sensation and hand grip of patient
·  States: “While placing patient on long board they would be moved by supporting legs and using KED side straps. Full backboard immobilization procedures using straps, head bed and tape would be used. Leg straps would be loosened prior to backboard strapping.

Objective: The examinee will place and secure a sitting patient to a KED

Equipment: Simulated patient and KED device

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