SAM Medical Splint Roll,Pink 2 Count

Two and a half true stories. 1: My Father-in-Law was an inventor who helped his friend Sam work out production problems that wound up defining why Sam's Splint is so great, and versatile. 2: I've never had a broken or fractured bone in my entire 77 years until a few weeks after ordering Sam's Splint from Amazon. I took a spill and, though not going very fast, landed badly and fractured my lower Fibula. 2.5 I tend to avoid doctors, and so used the Splint, only, until it healed. I no longer limp like Chester, but I still will never play the piano, again, having never learned. Likes, and use: The splint is two layers of a soft foam-like material overlaid on the outsides of a sheet of thin aluminum. It feels much like skin, and is comfortable against the skin. It comes (the size I ordered) in a shrink wrapped roll easy to toss into a backpack or trunk of a car, and forget about it until needed. When needed for an emergency field-dressing in the field, it unrolls, and is easy to cut with even cheap scissors (mine were two for a dollar), though I'd suggest larger ones, to speed things up. Keep in mind I'm not a Doctor but I would like to play one, on TV: You cut one or two lengths suitable for the area to be applied. Depending on the diameter of the area, and seriousness of the injury, a single length may do nicely. You bend it to form fit the area treated, typically a shallow curve running the full length, which gives structural strength in parallel to the bone in question. If using two lengths, you need something to bind them together. I used some velcro straps with buckles also ordered from Amazon, also on a roll and cut to size according to need. Worked great (49.2ft Nylon Black Hook & Loop Cable Ties With 60 Metal Buckles). (image) Dislikes: You do have to be careful when making cuts that you achieve a good clean, continuous cut, lest you end up with sharp metal sliver shards protruding out (ouch!). Don't cut in a panic, take time to do it right, in a smooth, steady action. Try for rounded corners for similar reasons. The foam does not breath terribly well, so it may be desirable to place the splint over a bit of cloth or clothing, but I advise against the pants leg, unless you cut the material so it is independent of the pants: you don't want movement of the pants to disturb the job the splint is doing by an unfortunate tug while, say, stooping.

Taking a Wilderness First Aid course and these are recommended as the best splint to buy. Easy to use, lightweight and reusable (not unlimited use though- aluminum will eventually break). Love that it comes in a two pack. I also bought the finger splints.

These are excellent temporary splints and can be reused! I keep one in my hunting bag just in case you take a spill in the woods. I also keep one in my truck for a just in case situation. They are great for temporary install for support until you can see a doctor. I would definitely recommend to have one or two around especially for hiking, hunting, camping, skiing, etc...

Light weight, packable, functional. does what it's supposed to, so long as you know what to do with it. I've carried one of these sam splints around with me in my first aid kit for years. It's not going to magically fix you if break your arm out in the wilderness and have no first aid training, but it can be used to splint a wide variety of injuries with a little imagination and some rudimentary understanding of splinting. Otherwise it makes a good pad to sit on until the EMT's get there.

When I broke my ankle in Fat Man's Misery slot canyon in the East Side backcountry of Zion National Park, I didn't even know about SAM Splints. However, there was a doctor in my group who had one, and he put it on my leg. I had some Vet Wrap in my pack that I compression-wrapped around the splint to further stabilize. Then I "hiked" out for 9 miles which took 15 hours. I say "hike" in quotations because the terrain was extreme even without getting lost, which we did. My journey out included steep uphills and downhills, rock scrambling/bouldering, and several extra, impromptu rappels off trail. I did not have to remove or adjust the splint the ENTIRE time, and it remained supportive and comfortable (as comfortable as could be reasonably expected), while my shorts were shredded to the point they were hanging off me by the time we got back to the car. I didn't this time, but I could have cleaned and re-rolled the splint for additional use afterward. YOU NEED THIS PRODUCT. After I got back from the trip, I purchased several in different sizes. I highly recommend pairing with Vet Wrap, which is cheap from any farm supply store like I.F.A. It's the stretchy fabric roll usually sold in bright colors. It's also marketed for human use but it's more expensive. Pretty sure it's the same stuff.

Good splint but the plastic wrapping was fused onto the splint and I ended up tearing some of the foam off just trying to get it out of the packaging.

Good price for a great product! Haven't had to use in a real life situation (thankfully) but have practiced with it numerous times and it's so easy to use and lightweight. numerous videos online that teach how to use the SAM splint. Great to carry in a IFAK or to add to your basic First Aid kit.

My boyfriend is an EMT and firefighter and he says these are great.