Is it true that vacuum splints can be used on angulated fractures, as well as, in-line fractures?
A. Versatility and adaptability are what set vacuum splints apart from other splints. Because vacuum splints are soft and pliable before application, they can mold to any configuration that is possible. Vacuum splints can be used for leg fractures, dislocated shoulders, knee injuries, wrist fractures, infant, and pediatric immobilization, hip support, padding under the knees, temporary cervical support, etc. Even in cases involving open wounds, you can still use a vacuum splint because it molds around the area that is being splinted. With vacuum splints you don’t have to struggle with cumbersome configurations of board splints, or waste precious time to carefully bend and shape a wire ladder splint. The use of vacuum splints is only limited by the creativity of the rescuer.
