Similar to the SAM Splint. Built from a thin core of aluminum alloy and sandwiched between two layers of closed-cell foam, The splint is a long, thin piece of aluminum that is lightly padded on two sides with a malleable foam that can be moulded and shaped to perform various splinting tasks. The splint can be bent into any of three simple curves, becoming extremely strong and supportive for any fractured or injured limb. The Universal Aluminum Splint is incredibly lightweight (only 4.0 oz.), and no other device offers so many variations for the treatment of orthopedic emergencies.
HOW THE SPLINT WORKS
The splint is based on an ancient construction principle: curves are strong. 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 Universal Aluminum Splint, you need only three basic curves. With these, you can convert a simple 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 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 splint to create an emergency cervical collar for neck injuries.
BENEFITS AND FEATURES
- Versatile and reusable
- Waterproof
- Lightweight and compact
- Radiolucent
- Folds or bends for immediate practical use in emergencies
- Fastens in place with tape or wrap of choice; no extra equipment is needed
- Provides added stability for all limbs including the neck
- Latex Free
- 4 x 36"
NOTE: This item may be supplied in a roll of as a flat sheet.