The SAM® Splint is a lightweight, malleable emergency splint designed to immobilise suspected fractures and soft tissue injuries. It can be shaped to support a wide range of injuries in emergency and first aid situations.
The SAM® Splint is designed to provide flexible, reliable immobilisation in emergency situations. Its malleable construction allows it to be shaped for arms, legs, wrists, ankles, or other injuries, making it a versatile component of trauma kits, first aid kits, and response bags. Made from waterproof, radiolucent materials, the SAM® Splint delivers reliable support in any environment.
| Feature | SAM® Splint | Rigid Splints |
|---|---|---|
| Design | Malleable and shapeable | Fixed shape |
| Versatility | Can be shaped for many injuries | Limited to specific limb types |
| Weight & size | Lightweight and compact | Bulky |
| Ease of storage | Rolls or folds flat | Requires dedicated storage |
| Best suited for | Emergency, first aid, and trauma kits | Clinical or fixed environments |
SAM® Splints are commonly chosen where flexibility, portability, and multi-use capability are required.
A SAM® Splint is used to immobilise suspected fractures, sprains, and soft tissue injuries to help prevent further damage and reduce pain.
Unlike rigid splints, a SAM® Splint can be shaped to fit different injuries, making it more versatile and easier to store.
SAM® Splints can be used for arms, wrists, legs, ankles, and other limb injuries where immobilisation is required.
Basic first aid training is recommended to ensure proper application and injury management.
Yes. When used for training or non-contaminated situations, the SAM® Splint can be reused.
Yes. SAM® Splints are widely used in civilian first aid, workplace kits, sporting environments, and emergency response.
Yes. Its lightweight and compact design makes it suitable for first aid kits, trauma kits, and response bags.
No. Immobilisation is a temporary measure. Suspected fractures and serious injuries require medical assessment.
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This is a good splint, which I will carry with the snake bite kit.
Nice one! The SAM Splint is incredibly versatile and pairs perfectly with a snake bite kit. Smart addition to your gear.
Stay safe, Team TacMed
Only thing lacking was Jez's Signature
Ha! We'll let Jez know he's got fans wanting signed kit. Maybe we need to start a petition... Stay safe, Team TacMed
These are the most versatile splints to use.
I have only used these at training so far but decided that it should be in our first aid kit. Good price & quick delivery. Thanks, Tacmed.
Great product bought it for my son who fractured his hand. Was able to play the grand final with no problems said it was comfortable
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