UEM Splint : Splint is a device used for support or immobilization of fractured limb. The Universal Emergency Splint or UEM Splint is to be used by emergency medical personnel to immobilize fractured limb before transportation. It is a temporary immobilization device to be used in field area or otherwise. The features and advantages of UEM splint are as follows:
- It can be used to support any part of injured limb
- It provides angular support such as application for supporting elbow, knee, ankle at 90degree angle or straight support such as holding leg or arm in straight position
- Due to its unique design, 2 UEM splints can be joined together for increasing the length or width of splint
- No external items such as hot water, hot air or hardening liquid is required for using the splint
- No additional bandages are required for applying the splint as tightening provision is incorporated in the design of splint itself
- Being plastic in nature, it is very light in weight
- It can be folded easily for carrying in field areas
