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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
TECHNICAL DATA
• Standard: 4.25” x 36”; 4oz; roll and flatfold
• Junior: 4.25” x 18”; 2.4oz; flatfold
• Wrist: 4.25” x 9”; 1.1oz; flat
• XL: 5.5” X 36”; 5.9oz; flatfold
• Finger: 1.8” x 3.75”; 0.2oz; flat
• Vet Splint: 4.25" x 36"; roll
 The Veterinary SAM Splint
Learn more about our Veterinary SAM Splint, which is stronger and more durable for animals.
ISO 13485:2003
Made in USA
CE Approved
US Patent 3,943,923; 4,676,233
China Patent 12669
The colors orange and blue, charcoal, and olive drab for orthopedic splints are registered trademarks of SAM Medical Products; US Trademark Registration No. 3,720,814, 3,681,712, and 3,681,711 respectively.
SAM Splint Testimonials (click to open and close)
“Even those outside the medical community, when faced with stabilizing an injury to an extremity, can use a SAM® SPLINT effectively. They require little training to use, they are simple to apply and most importantly they are effective. I always carry one in my emergency equipment. It is my method of choice for those infrequent situations when the need to stabilize a fracture is required.”
Peter Kummerfeldt, Renowned Wilderness Survival Expert/Trainer OutdoorSafe.com
“For 20 years I have advised medical personnel on what medical gear to take on expeditions. These folks often ask me what I include in my kit, no matter where I'm traveling, no matter how short the trip . . . The answer: a few important medications, some tape and always a SAM® SPLINT. No other device allows for so many variations for treating an unimaginable variety of orthopedic emergencies.”
Howard J. Donner, MD, Medical Operations Coordinator, NASA
“The SAM® SPLINT is a versatile tool that should be a part of every certified athletic trainer’s field kit.”
Ron Porterfield, Athletic Trainer, Tampa Bay Devil Rays
“This splint is pure genius...light and compact, yet strong and resilient. I keep one in my pack on every hike up to and back from Everest Base Camp. I won't leave home without it!”
Luanne Freer, MD, FACEP President, Wilderness Medical Society; Medical Director, Yellowstone National Park Director, Everest Base Camp Medical Clinic
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