Ferno KED Pro - 3 - ABOUT THE KED PRO; 3.1 Description and Features; 3.2 General Specifications

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© Ferno-Washington, Inc 234-3396-00 January 2011
KED® Pro
3  ABOUT THE KED® PRO
3.1 Description
The KED
®
Pro is an emergency patient-handling device
designed to aid in the immobilization, short transfer
movement, and technical rescue of patients with suspected
spinal/cervical injuries. (Technical rescue requires additional
equipment and specialized training. See Operator Skills and
Training, page 5).
The KED
®
Pro is for professional use by a minimum of
two trained operators. Additional help may be preferred or
needed.
FEATURES
● Color-coded, sewn-in securing straps
● Wraparoundheadaps
● Wraparoundtorsoaps
● Shoulder strap
● Take-down strap (2)
● Head/chin strap (2)
● Leg straps (2) with removable padding
● Modularllerpads(1large,2small)
● Integrated carrying handles
● Carrying case with integrated backpack
● X-ray translucent (except metal buckles)
● Rated for vertical and conned-space rescue
(specialized training required)
WARNING
Improper use of the KED® Pro can cause injury. Use
the KED® Pro only for the purpose described in this
manual.
About the KED® Pro
3.2 General Specications
Length
Opened,at 830mm/33in.
Rolled, in case 840 mm/33 in.
Width
Opened,at 820mm/32in.
Rolled, in case 245 mm/10 in.
Thickness
Opened,at 35mm/lessthan1.5in.
Rolled, in case 200 mm/8 in.
Weight* 4.5 kg/10 lbs.
Load Limit 250 kg/550 lb
Technical Rescue Load Limit 150 kg/330 lb
Note: Weight includes all straps, padding, and carrying case.
Generalspecicationsareroundedtothenearestwholenumber.
Metric conversions are calculated before rounding the Imperial
measurements. For more information, contact Ferno Customer
Relations (page 2) or your Ferno distributor.
Fernoreservestherighttochangespecicationswithoutnotice.
General Use Load Limit
Inspect the KED® Pro if the load
limit has been exceeded (See
Inspecting the KED® Pro, page 33).
250 kg
550 lb
Technical Rescue
The KED® Pro is rated for a one-
person lift for vertical and conned-
space rescue. Specialized training is
required.
150 kg
330 lb