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THE STANDARD FOR 25 YEARS

The 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 oz.), and no other device offers so many variations for the treatment of orthopedic emergencies.

HOW THE SAM SPLINT WORKS

The 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.

Also available is the SAM Splint XL at 5.5″ wide, for improved support and immobilization of larger individuals.

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
Latex Free
MADE IN THE USA – supports local jobs

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

“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

“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

“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

“Your ingenious product which never leaves my side saved a boy’s arm. There isn’t a single product in sports medicine that I trust more than your splints. I just wanted to thank you for the pleasure of using your products!”
–JASON A. LONG, MS, ATC