SAM Splint Manual

Description

This is the manual which belongs to the SAM SPLINT. This booklet explains how to use the SAM SPLINT for splinting a lower or upper arm, elbow, knee, neck, finger, lower leg, wrist, ankle,….

Available in English or Dutch

about the SAM SPLINT :

THE STANDARD FOR 25 YEARS

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.

The SAM SPLINT is built from a thin core of aluminum alloy, sandwiched between two layers of closed-cell foam. The SAM SPLINT is extremely pliable. Bent into any of three simple curves, it becomes extremely strong and supportive for any fractured or injured limb.

HOW IT WORKS

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.

BENEFITS AND FEATURES

• Waterproof
• Reusable
• Lightweight and compact
• Radiolucent
• Fastens in place with tape or wrap of choice. No extra equipment is needed.
• Not affected by extreme temperatures or altitudes.
• Closed-cell foam allows easy cleaning and disinfection. Material compatible with all standard cleaning solutions.
• Provides added stability for all limbs including the neck

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
• Veterinarians
• Wilderness rescue teams
• Outdoor adventurers
• Boaters
• Safety engineers