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SAM Splint

The SAM (Structural Aluminium Malleable) Splint is a compact, lightweight, highly-versatile device designed for immobilizing bone and soft tissue injuries in emergency settings. It consists of a layer of .016 inches (0.41 mm) strips of soft aluminium with a polyethylene closed-cell foam coating. The SAM Splint was invented by Dr. Sam Scheinberg who was a trauma surgeon during the Vietnam War. He developed the idea while playing with a foil chewing gum wrapper. The device is great for in First Aid Kits. Generally supplied in a roll or as a flat strip up to 36 inches (91 cm) long and 4.25 inches (10.8 cm) wide, it can be unrolled or unfolded and formed to the shape of the injured person’s body. Once folded into a curve, it becomes quite rigid and capable of immobilizing a number of different wounds, including the leg, forearm or humerus. Folded properly, it can also be used to stabilize the cervical spine. It can be easily cut with any scissors or shears, to make smaller devices such as finger splints. The SAM Splint is radiolucent meaning it does not interfere with X-Rays. After use, the SAM Splint can be cleaned, re-rolled, and reused. The SAM Splint is recommended by Southland Wilderness Medicine. To purchase these splints please go to www.frontmed.co.nz

Aeromedical Retrieval and Medical Support

Medical Rescue is an organization focused on the delivery of primary aeromedical assets to support aeromedical (AME) or search and rescue (SAR) services for Military, Police, Ambulance, Corporate and Civilian operations. Our crews of Doctors, Intensive care paramedics, and rescue crewmen can amalgamate with a service already in operation, or Medical Rescue can develop and supply the full aeromedical capability from the outset. From the provision of medical teams and equipment through to the supply of a complete aeromedical helicopter with single or double stretcher configuration and hoist capabilities, we can deliver the solution! With a core belief in quality control, sound clinical governance and ongoing external specialist clinical audit, Medical Rescue delivers a high quality medical capability. Our crews consist of Australasian registered Retrieval Doctors and Intensive Care Paramedics (ICPs) and all equipment is of the highest standard and in keeping with guidelines for transport of the critically ill patient. The management team consists of medical doctors and ICPs with post graduate qualifications in aeromedical retrieval and transport. All of whom have worked in the industry and have brought with them knowledge and experience from military, public and corporate AME/SAR operations allowing Medical Rescue to tailor the best crew solution for your requirements. www.medicalrescue.co.nz