FlexAll Splints

[seanm028]

I just ordered a basic BLS jump kit which included a Flexall splint, and I was wondering if anyone knows how they work.

It's basically rolled up into a cylinder with shrink wrap. It looks like there is a roll of cling-wrap in the middle. I would test it out myself, but it's like $10 plus shipping, and I'm not sure if it's reusable.

It looks like this:

Thanks!

 

[eggshen]

SAM splint more like. Way resusable, less blood of course.

Cheers
Egg

 

[seanm028]

SAM splint more like. Way resusable, less blood of course.

Cheers
Egg

Copy that. Thanks.

 

[MMiz]

They're great, but expensive. It's a sam splint, and is pretty useful. Unfortuantely I've never seen one used in the field. There are many cheaper alternatives out there.

 

[davis513]

The following link will show you the correct way to use the splint.

http://www.sammedical.com/samsplint_brochure.pdf

 

[Gbro]

The Sam splint is a good one to carry in a personal kit.
We get them as door prizes at EMS conferences.

Mr. Davis links us to the info on the design use of this handy splint.

I don't mean to hijack this thread, but without a rig full of handy supply's,
What do you use to deal with an ankle injury?

 

[reaper]

They are great for minor injuries. we use them all the time on our trucks.

 

[Ridryder911]

Great splint for Colle's fxr or lower fxr with gross deformity. Personally I use maybe two for better stability. For ankle fxr. which is usually a bad sprain, I use a pillow or blanket made into a U shape and tape around. Thus, making a "stirrup" type splint.

R/r 911

 

[KEVD18]

pillow and tape for the ankle is my favortite too

 

[Airwaygoddess]

This type of splint is great for wrist/forearem fractures, they work really well for pedi patients!

 

[Gbro]

Ridryder911
For ankle fxr. which is usually a bad sprain, I use a pillow or blanket made into a U shape and tape around. Thus, making a "stirrup" type splint.

KEVD18
pillow and tape for the ankle is my favortite too

Thanks, as that is my 1st choice also. the reason i asked is i transported a deformed ankle(was fractured) from a football game(high school) using a pillow, ice pack.
The ER Doc poped a head gasket. Guess he prefures air splints.
Wrote it off to him just having a bad day.

 

[rgnoon]

Great splint for Colle's fxr or lower fxr with gross deformity. Personally I use maybe two for better stability. For ankle fxr. which is usually a bad sprain, I use a pillow or blanket made into a U shape and tape around. Thus, making a "stirrup" type splint.

R/r 911

Used the pillow technique just yesterday. Construction worker fell off his scaffolding from quite a height. C/O head/back pain and R ankle pain. Pillow worked like a charm.

 

[certguy]

Sam Splints

Sam splints are great in that you can bend and mold them practically any way you need . In my gear I carry 2 , however , there are 2 drawbacks to carrying them in your personal gear . !. price - if you can't get them back , they're expensive to replace . 2. You'd have to decontaminate after use . A far cheaper and more practicle alternative is to use cardboard splints . They're not as fancy , but can be easily cut and molded to suit the need and you don't have to worry about getting them back . Roll the cardboard to conform to the limb , add a little padding , and you're good to go . They don't have to be store bought . They can be cut from ordinary boxes , thus saving you more money . In my gear , I carry a former USFS hose pack full of them for MCI use .

CERTGUY