Every 18D makes his own Articulating Splint during the Q Course. Most, never see it again once the get to their ODA. Former 1st Group medic, Zak A took the concept and developed the Suspected Orthopedic Fracture Splint or SOF Splint.
Zack built the splint he wanted to use. It’s highly adaptable and can be applied to a wide number of orthopedic injuries. He sees it as a lighter alternative to other options. Made in the USA by SOTech and comes with a PALS compatible carrying case.
Tags: Dustoff Medical
I’m assuming this thing can get pretty compact, but any specific dimensions?
Hey brother, the splint is 19″ long, about 3″ in diameter all rolled up, and weighs about 3.5 lbs.
Great thanks!
I assume it’ll fit into the mesh portion of the M9 aid bag just like the homemade one.
Paul, it folds in half as easily as it rolls up. Same size as the ones made in the course.
Great thanks!
*meant to reply to my question
Is this like a stronger, bigger, and more durable SAM splint?
Not at all. The SAM splint is great for wrists and ankles. This splint is made by all SEAL, SF, Ranger and some Marine medics in their SOF med training course at Ft. Bragg. The splint is for arms and legs, but this device comes with a dist cover that can also act as a sling, or an ankle brace. Basically all your orthopedic immobilization, in one device.with the oragami SAM splints require.
Interesting. Thanks for the response.
In looking at this with a backcountry eye, it seems as though it could be used as a framesheet replacement in an ultralight pack. Are the two halves separable?
Invictus, no the two halves are not separable, but you can use it folded up the same way you could use half of the device. We built it to last, and making it separable would decrease the integrity of the device, right where we need it the most.
Not super obvious colors are nice, but does a split really need to be in multicam?
Multicam is what the operators requested. S.O. Tech manufactures the splint, so if you want one in coyote brown, olive drab, or hot pink, we can do that for you.