Immobilization splint

Immobilization is a set of measures that allows you to immobilize injured limbs or parts of the patient’s body and create maximum rest conditions for safe transportation to a hospital or clinic. Timely and correct immobilization allows you to eliminate all types of stress that worsen the well-being of the victim, and also helps to partially localize pain and prevent the development of inflammation.

The immobilization splint is used for bone fractures, extensive traumatic injuries, shrapnel, bullet and knife wounds, chemical and temperature injuries, and in other situations that require urgent medical intervention.

Scope of application of immobilization splints

If a fracture or serious damage to internal tissues, ligaments or organs is identified, a set of immobilization splints is required for urgent transportation of the patient. Without reliable fixation of injured limbs, the likelihood of expansion of traumatic injuries increases sharply.

The use of professional models of immobilization splints is considered mandatory when:

bone fracture, damage to tendons and joints;

damage to large blood vessels and traumatic injuries that disrupt the structure of nerve tissue;

serious injuries to tissues and skin;

intoxication or exposure to irradiation of a damaged area of the body;

damage or separation of the upper or lower extremities;

pronounced processes of inflammation that occur in acute form;

severe temperature damage to the skin, internal tissues and much more.

The main functional task that a transportation splint should perform is to ensure immobility of the affected areas of the body, which eliminates the possibility of displacement of pieces of bones, as well as an increase in the area of damaged tissue and blood vessels, which makes it possible to significantly reduce the likelihood of the patient experiencing painful shock.

Main types of immobilization splints

The three main types of immobilization splints are Kramer splints, Dichteris splints and pneumatic splints. Kramer tires are ladder type tires. They are distinguished by functionality, convenience, and enable the doctor to fix injured limbs in the correct position. The disadvantage of this model is the need for additional winding, as well as the likelihood of infection in the wound.

Models Dichteris tires are a set of fixing elements that, thanks to a special design, allow partial extension of a damaged or injured limb.

These tires are a complex of two movable wooden planks, a sole and screw elements. They are used for fractures of the bone tissue of the lower extremities and hip joints. Pneumatic tires or vacuum clamps are immobilization devices that are made from elastic polymer materials. The procedure for fixing an injured limb involves placing it inside the splint, after which the fastener is closed, and air is supplied into the splint through a special valve using portable pumping equipment or a cylinder.

Where to buy original splints for immobilization in Ukraine?

The Medika online store offers a wide range of professional medical instruments and equipment necessary for medical institutions of any functional purpose. By contacting our managers by phone or email, you can order large or small wholesale quantities of certified products that meet the most stringent quality standards.