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2. Kendrick extrication device - Wikipedia

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   Commonly carried on ambulances, a KED is typically used by an emergency medical technician, paramedic, or another first responder. It was originally designed for extrication of race car drivers. [1] Typically used in conjunction with a cervical collar, a KED is a semi-rigid brace that secures the head, neck and torso in an anatomically neutral ...

3. 6 cervical traction devices to try for neck pain - AOL

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   Posture Pump® Dual Deluxe Neck & Back Exercising Cervical Spine Hydrator Pump $ at Amazon. Similar to the inflatable cervical traction devices on this list, this neck and back cervical spine ...

4. Cervical collar - Wikipedia

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   A cervical collar, also known as a neck brace, is a medical device used to support and immobilize a person's neck. It is also applied by emergency personnel to those who have had traumatic head or neck injuries, [1] although they should not be routinely used in prehospital care. [2] [3] They can also be used to treat chronic medical conditions.

5. Casualty lifting - Wikipedia

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   Vertical lifting with five team members, the stretcher coming from the head's side. Casualty lifting is the first step of casualty movement, an early aspect of emergency medical care. It is the procedure used to put the casualty (the patient) on a stretcher.

6. Spinal board - Wikipedia

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   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]

7. Traction (orthopedics) - Wikipedia

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   When mechanical traction is combined with other physical therapy modalities such as passive mobilization, massage, stretching and active exercises, it is an effective treatment for pain reduction in cervical or lumbar spine disorders. [5]