https://stream.echo6.co/videos/watch/706c0b1a-bf3c-466a-8fe0-77d9a050e7c7 Master the essential KED (Kendrick Extrication Device) spinal immobilization skill designed for EMTs treating sitting patients. This detailed demonstration walks you through step-by-step application—vital for vehicle rescue and safe patient transport. ⌚ Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction & Scene Safety 0:30 – Positioning & Explaining the Skill 1:00 – Applying KED Around the Torso 2:00 – Securing the Head, Torso, and Legs 3:00 – Final Tightening & Movement Strategy 3:30 – Review of Key Points & Safety Checks 🎯 What You’ll Learn • How to properly apply a KED to immobilize a seated patient • Techniques for securing the head, torso, and extremities systematically • Verbalizing each step clearly, crucial for NREMT or EMT practical exams • Safety considerations for vehicle extrication and patient transfer 📘 Why It Matters Using a KED is essential in prehospital trauma care—especially when patients remain seated in vehicles. Proper immobilization helps prevent further spinal injury during extrication and ensures safe movement. 👍 Get Involved Hit Like if this demo helped you visualize the KED application., Comment with your toughest challenge when learning spinal immobilization!, Subscribe for more EMT training tutorials, live skill breakdowns, and exam preparation walkthroughs., Related Resources NREMT Spinal Immobilization Skill Sheets, KED Vest Application Techniques & Best Practices, Vehicle Extrication: Safe Spinal Motion Restriction Methods, Watch Next Full Spine Immobilization on a Backboard, Step-by-Step Log Roll Techniques, Cervical Collar Application & Support Devices, –––– 🎙️ Listen to the Civilian Medical Podcast for more in-depth civilian first aid and preparedness discussions: https://firearmsradio.tv/civilian-medical 💡 Support SkinnyMedic on Patreon and help keep high-quality, free medical education content coming! https://www.patreon.com/skinnymedic –––– 🔔 Subscribe to SkinnyMedic for more medical gear how-tos, trauma care tips, and everyday preparedness! –––– Shop Medical Gear Outfitters: https://medicalgearoutfitters.com Facebook: facebook.com/SkinnyMedicYoutube X: @skinnymedicYT Instagram: @skinny_medic YouTube: youtube.com/@SkinnyMedic Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:31:18 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://stream.echo6.co https://stream.echo6.co/client/assets/images/icons/icon-512x512.png https://stream.echo6.co/videos/watch/706c0b1a-bf3c-466a-8fe0-77d9a050e7c7 All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://stream.echo6.co/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.