Slishman Traction Splint, w/Telescoping Aluminum Poles, 21oz

The Slishman Traction Splint (STS) boasts a red toggle at the end of the shorter traction cord for better grip. The STS's improved labeling and superior red color coding enable quicker patient femur fracture stabilization and application.

The STS embodies significant improvements to traction splinting:

• No extension past the foot
• Quickly adjusts to patient
• Easily applied during manual traction
• Not contraindicated for lower leg injury or amputation
• Light and compact
• One size fits all

Features:

• The Slishman Traction Splint weighs 21 ounces (595 grams) in the case.
• The carrying case dimensions are 22" X 3" X 3" or 56cm x 7.6cm x 7.6cm.
• Included are 3 telescoping aluminum poles with 2 easy-to-use thumb screw locks, a neoprene ankle hitch, an adjustable nylon groin strap with quick- release buckle, and an optional mid-leg neoprene strap that can be applied for added rotational stability
• Telescoping poles are made of light weight, high tensile strength 6061 aluminum.
• Aluminum is barely visible on X-ray. Thumb screws on locks are steel, and are therefore, visible on X-ray.
• Corrosion and shock resistant.