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.
Where you go hiking, biking, boating, or anything that could involve getting hurt, this is a must for everyone to keep in their first aid kit. Making a brace from sticks and stuff is nice but this is better, it's clean, lightweight, durable, flexible, and malleable. A definite recommendation.
What can I say? I've used SAM splints many times. They're great for emergency situations in stabilizing fractures. Just make sure you your Kling or gauze wrap and it will work great til you get to the doctor.
Fantastic versatile splint to supplement Emergency First Aid Kits. Can be used for training and then rerolled to put back in kits.
Haven’t used in the field yet, but these are awesome! The best splint for in the field!
Feature Product
- The SAM SPLINT is extremely moldable, and soft enough to cut with ordinary household scissors
- The SAM SPLINT can be used to splint every bone in the human body
- Each Sam Splint measures 36" tall 4.25" wide
- Sam Splint is built from a thin core of aluminum
- Waterproof, Reusable, Compact, latex Free, Made in the USA
Description
Medical Splint - Sam Splint 2 pack - Perfect to Carry 36" RollThe original blue and orange SAM Splint is acclaimed by emergency care providers and outdoor enthusiasts worldwide (and even beyond the Earth, on NASA space shuttles). The SAM Splint is the gold standard in splints and is still Made in the USA. Built from a thin core of aluminum alloy and sandwiched between two layers of closed-cell foam, the SAM Splint can be bent into any of three simple curves, becoming extremely strong and supportive for any fractured or injured limb. The SAM Splint is incredibly lightweight (only 4.0 Ounce .), and no other device offers so many variations for the treatment of orthopedic emergencies.How The Sam Splint WorksThe SAM 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 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.
Have not used the one I bought thankfully. I added it to my ATV FIRST AID kit. Small to carry but lots of uses. I have taken patients from EMS with these inplace and they work great.
Perfect! Why can't all Amazon purchases be this great. Does what it says and delivers on it's promises.
SAM Splints. Fantastic device to splint a break or severe sprain. They weigh nothing and are a great addition to a ruck.
Great price on this twin pack.
Bought it for my hunting medical kit looks like it will work.
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