Broken Leg - How do we SPLINT

Buxton Mountain Rescue Team has recently changed its Traction Splint to the more advanced Slishman Traction Splint (STS). The new STS has some significant benefits over our old Kendrick traction splint for Mountain Rescue Teams.
The STS was developed by Dr. Sam Slishman at the University of New Mexico to overcome many of the operational difficulties of older traction splint designs. The innovative STS design has the traction mechanism positioned at the patient’s hip. Femur traction is applied through the extension of the pole segments creating a pushing force on the ankle strap instead of pulling distally from the foot. This innovative design change provides a number of benefits over conventional traction splints:
1. The STS Does Not Extend Beyond the Foot
The compact design of the STS won't jam up against ambulance doors or prevent you from placing patients into aircraft. When extricating or hoisting the splint stays safely contained within the board, stretcher or basket. No risk of striking the splint resulting in further injury or pain to the patient.
2. Rapid Patient Application in Under 60 Seconds
The unique design of the STS makes it the fastest splint to apply. No poles to assemble or mechanisms to set up. No long transport delays. Four step application process in rapid and easy.
3. The STS is Not Contraindicated in Lower Leg Injury or Amputation
While other traction splints are contraindicated with lower leg injury or amputation, the STS’s unique design allows the ankle strap to be alternately positioned proximal to the calf. This allows femur traction to still be applied and leaves the lower leg accessible for other splinting or bandaging.
4. Lightweight and Compact
The STS weighs only 595 grams and is 58.4 x 7.6 x 7.6cm in size. It takes up little space in vehicles or aircraft and can easily be strapped to jump bags and backpacks.
5. One Size Fits All
The STS works with both adults and children. No need to carry two different splints. If your agency requires you to carry two traction splints, two STS splints can be carried for bi-lateral splinting of children and adults.
6. Traction Mechanism Accessible During Transport
If traction adjustment is needed while enroute, the STS traction adjustment is accessible at the patient’s hip, not jammed up against the door or airframe at the patient's foot. You can easily and quickly adjust traction for maximum patient comfort.
7. Radiolucent
The STS is radiolucent and will not interfere with patient imaging or exam. No need to remove the splint. The STS can stay on a patient all the way to surgery.
8. Lifetime Warranty is offered by the manufacturer
• Radiolucent
• NSN: 6515-32-083-5266
• Corrosion and shock resistant
• Dimensions: 58.4 x 7.6 x 7.6cm
• Carrying case dimensions: 56 x 7.6 x 7.6cm
• Weight: 595gm
DISCLAIMER: this demonstration is medically correct, at the time of making this demonstration video in January 2023.
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[@23PNS120]

Really awesome advice. Thanks BMR Rescue team for the educational content👍

[@JonWickham]

I've not seen the Slishman Traction Splint before. It looks like a good alternative to the Kendrick Traction Device.

[@buxtonmountainrescue1102]

Thanks Jon