The REEL SPLINT, Combat Proven..... Street Ready!

Item: NSN6515012508936

 As an EMS professional you're trained to immobilize knee dislocations and lower extremity fractures regardless of how awkward they may look or how difficult it may be. As a significant part of this reality, the knee joint must always be "frozen" in place, because it is either the injury site, or the joint above or below the injury site. Of course this also includes the fixation of injuries prior to extrication where uncontrolled movement can have its most damaging and unpredictable effects. Like many of the things "you're supposed to be doing", it's much easier said than done. In developing the Reel Splint ImmobilizerTM we considered this a major problem to solve. It was finally time to get to work and... create a tool to get the job done! 

In developing the Reel Splint ImmobilizerTM we considered this a major problem to solve. It was finally time to get to work and... create a tool to get the job done!

We now know the overall stabilization of the lower extremity is much more important than previously considered. Some of us are surprised to learn, it is a skill set vitally important to your patient's outcome and general morbidity. It is here a renowned author points out what we professionals sometimes don't appreciate: the "uncontrolled" manipulation or reduction of an injured knee or angulated lower extremity is dangerous and commonly induces greater pain and sometimes permanent injury.

Your orthopedic surgeon or emergency room personnel recognize many of these facts; as they prefer to see injuries delivered in the "original" position encountered. They know the patient's "mechanism of injury" can be better determined prior to interventional and "controlled clinical reduction" in a "controlled clinical setting." As field medics, your uncontrolled manipulations or expedient field reductions are what you want to avoid whenever and wherever possible. You're also encourged to stabilize "above and below" all injury sites. Why is this so important? Some of us don't know, or forget about, a common problem called "foot drop syndrome". Foot Drop is a significant and common field result associated with increased patient morbidity (again, see A.J Heightman reference listed above). Avoiding Foot Drop means you must routinely secure the joint distal to any injury (more commonly the ankle below the knee). If you are not getting this done routinely, an important element of patient care is not being fulfilled.

The Reel Splint Immobilizer delivers on all these, and many more, time-honored splinting practices. At last, you'll be able to splint routinely in an effective manner - "in the presenting position" - more quickly and effectively then ever thought possible. You'll have our complete assurance as well as your own, that your pledge to deliver the most effective "standards of care" will be met; but more importantly you'll be making a big difference.

• EXTRICATION HANDLES - ideal for patient and extremity management
• WOUND VISULIZATION AND TREATMENT - unique strap design allows complete and total access
• LIMB REPOSITIONING - adapts readily for patient comfort or neuro-vascular restoration
• FOLDING DESIGN - for storage, autoclavable as well.

Hare Traction Splint (Adult & Pediatric)
Item: 75924 & 75925

An industry standard in traction splinting. Developed over 30 years ago, the Hare Traction Splint is the original traction splinting appliance. The unique design effectively realigns a fractured femur with less pain for the patient while restoring perfusion to an injured leg. Application is fast and easy with the one-piece design. Made of a lightweight telescoping tubular aluminum frame, the Hare Traction Splint features a ratchet traction device, "S" ring hook, heel stand and locking release pull ring, collet locking device, 4 leg support straps, ischial strap and pad, adjustable ankle strap, carrying case and instructions.

Form III Bilateral
Price $398.00

Bilateral
Price $307.00

Traction Splint CT-6 Civilian version
Item: 1126626

The CT Civilian replaces the military style CT-6 traction splint. It is the most advanced traction splint available today. It employs the use of carbon fiber technology which produces a stronger and lighter splint. The Civilian CT fits Adult and Pediatric patients.

Traction Splint Trainer
Item: 031

Traction Splint Trainer
Traction splint application requires the ability to regulate how much force is applied to a patient’s leg. Simulaids new Traction Splint Trainer can be set to correspond to an individual’s body weight. This allows the instructor to determine if the student is correctly applying the rule of thumb that states “10% of the body weight traction results in adequate relief for, but no further damage, to the patient”.

The Traction Splint Trainer can be adjusted for body weights ranging from 100lbs to 300lbs. The electrical push-button panel makes simplified selection easy. This AC electrical trainer comes completely assembled and requires attachment to a base to secure it during training sessions. After applying traction, the deformity of the thigh recedes and splint can be applied, including any standard ankle hitch.

Optimum Traction Device (O.T.D.)
Item: 85897

A single person can properly apply the OTD in less than one minute. The traction pole instantly adjusts for adult or pediatric use! The OTD comes complete in a convenient 9.5” x 3.5” storage pouch with easy-to-follow instructions. It weighs less than 20 ounces. Designed to be carried in a trauma box, jump bag or first aid kit, this device is especially practical for wilderness rescue, ski patrols, SWAT medics and military field medics.

Sager Extreme Traction Splint
Item: 77902

Sager Extreme is designed for treatment of proximal third and mid-shaft femoral fractures. Splint is radio lucent which allows for XRays, MRI and CatScans to be taken without removing the splint. Compact and lightweight, fits in most backpacks. Folds into a 13.75" x 10.75" a 4.25" carry case, included.

Adult
Price $194.00

Pediatric
Price $194.00