NIEJ vs KED

The NIEJ is a significant redevelopment of the aging KED.

NIEJ’s 14 improvements include…

 

Hook Velcro Replaced With Loop Velcro On Rear

  • Prevents NIEJ gripping to velour seats

  • Stops collection of dirt & particles in velcro

Shape Change On Chest Flaps

  • Reduces height arms need to be raised to insert chest flaps

  • Reduces spinal column movement

New Elasticised Strap Holders

  • Easier to secure straps

  • Helps prevent straps falling out during device insertion


Colour Coding Of Inserts

  • Allows for rapid identification of inserts

  • Especially useful when bystanders assisting application  


Lumber Support


Groin Pad


Head Pad

New Single Spinal Panel

  • Improves stability for spinal column

  • Reduces longitudinal flexion

 

New Lumber Support

  • Helps maintains natural curvature of lower spine

  • Improves comfort

Straps Applied In Order Of Colour - Top to Bottom

  • Straps applied in order of traffic lights

  • Straps applied from top to bottom

 

Introduction of Shoulder Straps

  • Provides greater immobilisation than devices without

  • Lateral chest straps don’t need to be as tight – reducing respiratory compromise

  • Two methods of strapping available depending on size or injuries

Improved Positioning Of Groin Straps

  • Provides greater immobilisation

  • Greatly eases insertion and correct strap placement

  • Allows both groin straps to be inserted together, useful when access to patient limited to one side

  • Buckle attachment at front easier to access

Introduction Of Groin Padding

  • Takes pressure of straps off groin area

  • Improves comfort when NIEJ is used as lifting device

Improved Occipital Head Padding

  • Properly pads gap to prevent hyperextension

  • Velcros into place to so it doesn't move

Improved Head Straps

  • More secure than foam straps

  • Crackling velcro during patient movement warns of straps moving

  • Easier to tighten with newly designed  ‘Pull Forward’ strapping system

Improved Positioning Of Head Handle

  • Improved access for attaching ropes  

  • Removes lumps under head section when ropes attached

Reflective Tape On Carry Bag

  •  Improves safety during carrying

Introduction Of Backpack

  •  Backpack supplied for extended carrying