K.O.D.E.2™
15 major improvements
- Head piece is one slat wider, to provide better securing of the patient’s head that may be a little more forward than normal. There is no ”hook” tape on the first slat, so it will be more comfortable on the side of the patient’s face, if it is turned in. Adhesive tape will stick to the slat easier and more securely.
- The top of the head piece dips down (notch) in the center, providing better access to the back of the patient’s head.
- There are three center slats, providing stronger vertical stability while not adding any more total weight to the device.
- At the top of the two chest flaps, the first two slats on each side turn back independently to accommodate electrode pads and to help secure larger busted patients.
- The longer strap with the male buckle comes from the left side of the chest piece. If the device was not stored correctly, the straps will not tangle behind the patient during placement.
- The buckles are color coded, so it will be easier to see which buckle the rescuer has in his/her hand.
- The body of the device is wider at the bottom, to provide coverage of wider torsos, and distribute the p.s.i. force of the lower chest strap.
- The two long leg straps w/male white buckles are sewn closer together, so as to be in a more anatomically correct position to pass midline from back to front. The rescuer no longer needs to decide either to place straps “criss-cross” or “same side”.
- The two white female buckles for the leg straps are better positioned for easier location and anatomically correct usage.
- The sewn in static webbing is coated to prevent absorption of fluids, making the cleaning of the device easier.
- The side flap slats/stiffeners are made of HDPE, so that they provide increased strength to place the KODE2 behind the patient, yet enough flex to conform and contour to the patient’s body shape, providing better contact and patient comfort.
- Two additional straps (orange) are provided to be used in a standing takedown maneuver.
- Deceleration Receptacles (blue) and a shoulder strap (yellow) is incorporated to better secure the patient’s shoulders back. Sometimes referred to as a “deceleration” strap. It may be placed over each shoulder and buckled.
- The carry bag is vented to help keep the device drier while stored.
- The extra straps and the chin/forehead strap set are stored in a conveniently located and vented pouch on the side of the carry bag.
The K.O.D.E. 2™
is a component of the Extrication Management System
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