The Kendrick Extrication Device (KED) is a device that is used in vehicle extrication to remove victims of traffic collisions from motor vehicles. Commonly carried on ambulances, the KED is typically applied by an emergency medical technician, paramedic, or another first responder. Typically used in conjunction with a cervical collar, the KED is a semi-rigid brace that secures the head, neck and torso in an anatomically neutral position. This position reduces the possibility of additional injuries to these regions during extrication.
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