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NSN#6510-01-225-4681
Acclaimed by emergency care providers and outdoor enthusiasts worldwide
(and even beyond the Earth, on NASA space shuttles), the SAM® SPLINT is
based on an ancient construction principle: curves are strong.
Old-style splints derive their strength from the materials from which
they are constructed: metal, wood, plaster, etc. Unfortunately, that
means that to be strong, they have to be heavy, bulky, and not easily
adjustable to a wide variety of needs. The SAM® SPLINT is built from a
thin core of aluminum alloy, sandwiched between two layers of
closed-cell foam. Freshly unrolled from storage, the splint is
extremely pliable. Bent into any of three simple curves, it becomes
extremely strong and supportive for any fractured or injured limb.
The reason lies in the physics of curved surfaces—the same physics that
allows skyscrapers and bridges to be built of I-beams and hollow
columns rather than heavy steel pillars. A flat piece of sheet metal
bends easily, but if you mold it into any of several "structural
curves," it becomes much more rigid. Many such curves are possible, but
for splinting with the SAM® SPLINT, you need only three basic curves.
With these, you can convert a simple SAM® SPLINT into something so
strong that people have even used it as an emergency canoe paddle or
snow shovel. That's more than strong enough for any conceivable
splinting need.
At the same time, the SAM® SPLINT is extremely moldable, and soft
enough to cut with ordinary household scissors. The result: with the
proper choice of curves outlined in the training guide, almost any bone
in the body can be splinted. It's even possible to use the SAM® SPLINT
to create an emergency cervical collar for neck injuries.
Who Uses the SAM® SPLINT?
From
outer space to the depths of the ocean, in all conditions of weather
and terrain, the SAM® SPLINT is the emergency splint of choice for:
• EMS personnel
• Military medics
• Athletic trainers
• Ski patrols
• Wilderness rescue teams
• Outdoor adventurers
• Boaters
• Safety engineers
• Veterinarians
Additional Benefits:
• Waterproof
• Lightweight and compact (4 oz. for 4.25” x 36” strip)
• Radiolucent (does not have to be removed for X-rays)
• Can be rolled or folded for easy storage in emergency kits/backpacks
• Fastens in place with tape or wrap. No extra equipment needed.
• Not affected by extreme temperatures or altitudes. Even works underwater!
• Reusable
• Closed-pore, impermeable foam surface allows easy cleaning and
disinfection. Material is compatible with all standard cleaning
solutions.
• Will not puncture
Technical Details:
The core of the SAM® SPLINT is a long rectangle of "O" temper,
ultra-thin aluminum alloy. The covering layers are made of
dermatologically safe closed-pore foam. The SAM® SPLINT is 4.25" wide
and comes in pre-packaged lengths of 36 inches, 18 inches, 9 inches for
splinting everything from a child's arm to a basketball player's leg.
They are also available as a finger splint which measures 3.75" x 1.75". |
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