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SKU: KED-125

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Ferno KED (Kendrick Extrication Device)

Name: Ferno KED (Kendrick Extrication Device)
Brand: MED-TECH Resources
SKU: KED-125
Price: 91.67 USD
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PRODUCT INFORMATION

Ferno · Short Spinal Extrication Device

Ferno KED (Kendrick Extrication Device)

The original Kendrick Extrication Device — a short spinal immobilization device for extricating a seated patient from a vehicle or confined space. Ferno describes it as horizontally flexible so it wraps around a seated torso from behind, and vertically rigid so it supports alignment through the rotation from seated to supine. Color-coded chest, groin and head straps immobilize torso, head and neck as one unit, and Ferno states the device can remain in place for X-ray and ALS procedures. SKU KED-125; 8 lb.

Short spinal deviceTorso, head and neckX-ray compatible8 lb · KED-125

The whole problem of seated extrication is the rotation. A device that is rigid enough to hold alignment but flexible enough to be applied behind a seated patient is what makes that rotation survivable.

What's Included

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VIEW ▾In the Box — device and its strap set

1× Ferno KED (Kendrick Extrication Device), SKU KED-125 — wrap-around short spinal device, 8 lb, horizontally flexible and vertically rigid
Color-coded chest straps
Groin straps
Head straps
No cervical collar, backboard or medical supplies — a KED is used alongside a collar and a long-board or equivalent per your protocol

▾Specifications

Ferno KED — specifications

Specification	Detail
Manufacturer	Ferno
SKU	KED-125
Weight	8.0 lb
Device type	Short spinal immobilization / extrication device
Immobilizes	Torso, head and neck
Design feature	Horizontal flexibility for application; vertical rigidity for support
Strap set	Color-coded chest straps · groin straps · head straps
X-ray compatible	Yes — Ferno states it can remain in place during X-ray and ALS procedures
Primary application	Vehicle extrication · confined-space rescue

Specifications are manufacturer-stated. The spinal-motion-restriction claims are Ferno's own: the device is described as immobilizing torso, head and neck, and as remaining in place for radiography and ALS procedures. A KED is applied under a protocol, with a cervical collar and a receiving platform, by providers trained and authorized in spinal-motion restriction — device selection does not substitute for that protocol.

▾Who Carries It

ALS and BLS transport units carrying a short spinal device as standard equipment · Fire and rescue extrication teams working seated patients out of vehicles · Industrial and confined-space rescue teams where a long board cannot be positioned behind the patient · EMS education programs teaching seated extrication to protocol.

What the KED buys is application geometry. A long board cannot get behind a seated patient in a compressed vehicle; a device that conforms horizontally can be slid down between the seat back and the patient and then closed around the torso, after which its vertical rigidity carries the alignment through the lift and rotation. That is a sequencing advantage, not a substitute for manual in-line stabilization while the device is applied.

Two protocol notes. Spinal-motion-restriction practice varies substantially between services and has changed in many systems over the past decade — apply this device under your own medical direction. And the X-ray compatibility Ferno describes is a receiving-facility convenience worth briefing to the ED, since removing a correctly applied KED for imaging reintroduces exactly the movement it was placed to prevent.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the Ferno KED (Kendrick Extrication Device) used for?

The Ferno K.E.D. (KED-125) is a short spinal immobilization device designed for extricating patients from vehicle accidents and confined spaces where a standard long backboard cannot be positioned. It immobilizes the torso, head, and neck as a unified system while allowing the patient to be safely rotated from seated to supine without compromising spinal alignment.

Can the Ferno KED remain in place during X-rays?

Yes. The Ferno K.E.D. is radiolucent and compatible with X-ray imaging, allowing it to remain in place during radiographic evaluation in the emergency department. This eliminates the need to disturb spinal alignment for initial diagnostic imaging and significantly speeds up the evaluation of suspected cervical and thoracic spine injury patients.

How does the KED differ from a standard long backboard?

A standard long backboard requires the patient to be in a horizontal position for application. The KED is designed for patients still in a seated position inside a vehicle or confined space. It wraps around the seated patient from behind, immobilizes the head, neck, and torso in place, then allows for safe rotation to supine for transfer to a long board. The KED addresses the extrication phase; the long board addresses transport.

What does the color-coding on the KED straps indicate?

The Ferno K.E.D. uses color-coded straps to guide rapid, correct application under the time pressure of vehicle rescue operations. The color system helps responders attach the chest straps, groin straps, and head restraints in the correct sequence and position without consulting printed instructions — a critical design feature when working in low-light, high-stress extrication environments.

How much does the Ferno KED weigh and is it suitable for truck-based EMS units?

The Ferno K.E.D. (KED-125) weighs 8.0 lb, making it a manageable addition to ALS and BLS unit equipment inventories. Its compact short-board format stores easily in vehicle equipment bays and compartments. It is standard EMS equipment found on ALS and BLS response units globally.