Sam Splint Manual.indd - Meetup

36Adjustable Cervical CollarADJUSTABLE CERVICAL COLLARIf no pre-formed cervical collar is available, a 36-inch SAM ®SPLINT can be used to form an Adjustable Cervical Collar.1Step 1: Fold a 36-inchSAM ® SPLINT five inchesfrom the end.suspected neck injuriesapplications23Step 2: Bracing yourthumbs on each side of thefold, pull the upper edgestoward you to create a “V”shaped chin rest.Step 3: Place the chin restbeneath the patient’s chin andlower jaw. Be careful to avoidpressure on the front of theneck. Loop the remainingportion of the splint looselyaround the neck.