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10LOWER EXTREMITIESAnkle Stirrup Splint................................................39Figure 8 Splint.........................................................41Combo Ankle Stirrup & Figure 8...........................43Single Long Leg Splint...........................................45Double Long Leg Splint.........................................47Knee Immobilizer Splint.........................................49Anterior Dislocation of the Shoulder......................51Alternative Use Section...........................................52Other Products........................................................52
Introduction11INTRODUCTIONWith the exception of traction splints, almost all kinds of splintsother than the SAM ® SPLINT gain their strength from the rigiditynaturally inherent in the materials composing them. Inthe case of air splints or vacuum splints, this rigidity is suppliedby air pressure or the absence thereof. The SAM ® SPLINTis different in the sense that it has little inherent rigidity butgains strength from structural curves produced in cross-sectionalong its longitudinal axis. When these cross-sectional curvesare removed (i.e. the splint is flattened into a single plane), therigidity is also removed, and the splint can be easily rolled orfolded for storage.The manual begins with a discussion of the general propertiesof the splint. This section contains information regarding construction,principles of use, environmental comments, cutting,cleaning, and precautions.The techniques described are not intended to be all-inclusivebut should contain the most commonly used SAM ® SPLINTconfigurations. At the urging of my wilderness medicine comrades,I have included a chapter on alternative uses. No doubtthis chapter will one day be expanded to a book of its own. Aspecial thanks is extended to my energetic wife Cherrie, whoseencouragement produced this book and to our volunteer andprofessional emergency medical personnel friends around theworld for their support, ideas and ingenuity.
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Page 5 and 6: User’s GuideWritten by Sam Schein
Page 7: 7The SAM ® SPLINT is universal.It
Page 12 and 13: 12Basic Instructions & General Info
Page 18 and 19: 18The Basic BendsTHE BASIC BENDSC-C
Page 20 and 21: 20Finger SplintFINGER SPLINTapplica
Page 22 and 23: 22Volar Wrist Splintapplications wr
Page 24 and 25: 24Thumb SpicaTHUMB SPICA CONTINUEDn
Page 26 and 27: applications26Doulbe Layer WristDOU
Page 28 and 29: 28Humeral ShaftHUMERAL SHAFT (UPPER
Page 30 and 31: 30Sugar TongSUGAR TONG1Step 1: Fold
Page 32 and 33: 32T-Beam Volar Splintwrist fracture
Page 34 and 35: applications34Dislocated ElbowDISLO
Page 36 and 37: 36Adjustable Cervical CollarADJUSTA
Page 38 and 39: applications38Adjustable Cervical C
Page 40 and 41: applications40Ankle StirrupANKLE ST
Page 42 and 43: ankle fractures & sprainsapplicatio
Page 44 and 45: 44Combo Ankle Stirrup & Figure 8COM
Page 46 and 47: applications46Single Long LegSINGLE
Page 48 and 49: applications48Double Long LegDOUBLE
Page 50 and 51: 50Knee ImmobilizerKNEE IMMOBILIZER
Page 52 and 53: 52 Alternative Uses“In a survival
Page 54 and 55: 54 Alternative UsesDo you have a un
Page 56 and 57: 56Alternative UsesTHOMAS HALF-RING
Page 58 and 59: 58Alternative UsesCANOE PADDLESHORT
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60Alternative UsesEMERGENCY SANDLES
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62 Alternative UsesVETERINARY SPLIN
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