How long does it take to evacuate a vacuum splint?
A. The actual evacuation time will depend on how fast the person operates the pump and what your actual geographical location is when applying the splints. For example, in most areas of the country, evacuation times for the EVAC-U-SPLINT and FASPLINT are as follows: Small Splint – 5 seconds Medium Splint – 7 seconds Large Splint – 9 seconds Pediatric Mattress – 15 seconds Full-body Mattress – 25 seconds If you pump fast, you can probably cut a few seconds off these times. If you happen to be in Denver, it may take you a few extra seconds to get the splints fully evacuated. No matter where you are, the EVAC-U-SPLINT and the FASPLINT will take much less time to apply to a patient than any other traditional method. You no longer need to struggle with ladder splints, Kerlix and adhesive tape, or padded board splints and cravats. Simply grab your vacuum splint, place it around the injured area and evacuate. Secure the straps and you’re done! You can be transporting your patients to the hosp
