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The device can be quickly and easily inserted into the seat of a vehicle by a single rescuer, allows access to the airway and conforms to any body size. [3] A KED is typically used only on hemodynamically stable victims; unstable victims are extricated using rapid extrication techniques without the prior application of the KED.
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Created Date: 8/30/2012 4:52:52 PM
A spinal board, [4] is a patient handling device used primarily in pre-hospital trauma care. It is designed to provide rigid support during movement of a person with suspected spinal or limb injuries. [5] They are most commonly used by ambulance staff, as well as lifeguards and ski patrollers.
Hydraulic cutter in use during a demonstration at the Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education, Mexico City. Hydraulic rescue tools, also known as jaws of life, are used by emergency rescue personnel to assist in the extrication of victims involved in vehicle accidents, as well as other rescues in small spaces.
Boston head honcho Danny Ainge and former Celtics big man Kendrick Perkins spoke on the 2008 title team's early days and chemistry.
A scoop stretcher. Note that the stretcher is upside down: the narrow end of the stretcher is for the patient's legs and feet. Top: positioning the scoop stretcher; middle: casualty lifting with five team members (one is pushing the normal stretcher); bottom: view from below)