Abstract: Portable traction splints for applying traction to an injured patient's limb may be extendable from a collapsed configuration adapted for transportation and storage towards an extended configuration adapted for applying traction to the injured patient, using telescoping members. One or more straps may be provided for securing the traction splint to the patient. One or more of such straps may include a tourniquet portion and/or may be configured to be oriented in different directions relative to the telescoping members. The disclosed traction splints may include a traction mechanism including a traction cord to apply traction to the patient's limb. The traction cord may be secured and maintained at a desired tension via a catch and a cleat in the inner member. Additionally or alternatively, a longitudinal cord groove and an inner hollow of the inner member may define a cord path for the traction cord.

Abstract: Pressure wraps include an elongated elastic strap and an adjustable loop formed in the elongated elastic strap. The elongated elastic strap is wrapped around a subject to form a plurality of loops, and provides selectively variable amounts of pressure depending on the amount of tension applied to the elongated elastic strap as the loops are formed around the subject. The size of the adjustable loop is configured to be selectively varied via an adjustment component. Pressure wraps may include a plurality of discrete regions of hooks compatible with the pile of the elongated elastic strap, which are configured to inhibit unintentional unwrapping during application. A securement is configured to secure the distal end of the elongated elastic strap to an intermediate portion of the strap, thereby securing the pressure wrap with respect to the subject. The securement may include a manipulatable fastener and/or an automatic fastener for securing the strap.

Abstract: Pressure wraps include an elongated elastic strap and an adjustable loop formed in the elongated elastic strap. The elongated elastic strap is wrapped around a subject to form a plurality of loops, and provides selectively variable amounts of pressure depending on the amount of tension applied to the elongated elastic strap as the loops are formed around the subject. The size of the adjustable loop is configured to be selectively varied via an adjustment component. Pressure wraps may include a plurality of discrete regions of hooks compatible with the pile of the elongated elastic strap, which are configured to inhibit unintentional unwrapping during application. A securement is configured to secure the distal end of the elongated elastic strap to an intermediate portion of the strap, thereby securing the pressure wrap with respect to the subject. The securement may include a manipulatable fastener and/or an automatic fastener for securing the strap.

Abstract: Portable traction splints and methods of use in applying traction to an injured patient's limb, or limbs, are disclosed. The disclosed traction splints may be extendable from a collapsed configuration adapted for transportation and storage towards an extended configuration adapted for applying traction to an injured patient, using telescoping members. One or more straps may be provided for securing the traction splint to the patient. One or more of such straps may include a tourniquet portion and/or may be selectively oriented in different directions relative to the telescoping members. The disclosed traction splints may include a traction mechanism that utilizes a mechanical advantage in applying traction to the patient's limb. Such traction mechanisms may have a traction cord path that utilizes the same hardware as an adjustment mechanism that selectively allows or prevents one of the telescoping members from moving with respect to another.

Abstract: Portable traction splints for applying traction to an injured patient's limb may be extendable from a collapsed configuration adapted for transportation and storage towards an extended configuration adapted for applying traction to the injured patient, using telescoping members. One or more straps may be provided for securing the traction splint to the patient. One or more of such straps may include a tourniquet portion and/or may be configured to be oriented in different directions relative to the telescoping members. The disclosed traction splints may include a traction mechanism including a traction cord to apply traction to the patient's limb. The traction cord may be secured and maintained at a desired tension via a catch and a cleat in the inner member. Additionally or alternatively, a longitudinal cord groove and an inner hollow of the inner member may define a cord path for the traction cord.

Abstract: Portable traction splints and methods of use in applying traction to an injured patient's limb, or limbs, are disclosed. The disclosed traction splints may be extendable from a collapsed configuration adapted for transportation and storage towards an extended configuration adapted for applying traction to an injured patient, using telescoping members. One or more straps may be provided for securing the traction splint to the patient. One or more of such straps may include a tourniquet portion and/or may be configured to be oriented in different directions relative to the telescoping members. The disclosed traction splints may include a traction mechanism configured to utilize a mechanical advantage in applying traction to the patient's limb. Such traction mechanisms may have a traction cord path that utilizes the same hardware as an adjustment mechanism configured to allow or prevent one of the telescoping members from moving with respect to another.

Abstract: The present invention provides an adjustable support that may be telescopically extendable, coarsely and finely adjustable, and providing a mechanical advantage while being readily transportable. The adjustable support may have two to three telescoping members that nest inside one another when not is use, and may be triangular, rectangular, or circular in cross section. The adjustable support may be used as a traction splint, a walking stick, ski pole, or a crutch.

Abstract: The present invention provides a splint that may be telescopically extendable, coarsely and finely adjustable, and providing a mechanical advantage while being readily transportable. The splint may have two to three telescoping members that nest inside one another when not in use, and may be triangular, rectangular, or circular in cross section. The present invention also provides a single member adjustable splint.

Abstract: The present invention provides an adjustable support that may be telescopically extendable, coarsely and finely adjustable, and providing a mechanical advantage while being readily transportable. The adjustable support may have two to three telescoping members that nest inside one another when not is use, and may be triangular, rectangular, or circular in cross section. The adjustable support may be used as a traction splint, a walking stick, ski pole, or a crutch.

Abstract: The present invention provides a splint that may be telescopically extendable, coarsely and finely adjustable, and providing a mechanical advantage while being readily transportable. The splint may have two to three telescoping members that nest inside one another when not in use, and may be triangular, rectangular, or circular in cross section. The present invention also provides a single member adjustable splint.

Abstract: The present invention provides a syringe comprising a syringe barrel having a plurality of non-volumetric measuring indicia thereon. The present invention also provides a container comprising: at least one chamber; a plurality of non-volumetric measuring indicia on the at least one chamber; and an opening control device in the at least one chamber for allowing liquid contained in the at least one chamber to be withdrawn from the at least one chamber.

Abstract: The present invention provides a splint that may be telescopically extendable, coarsely and finely adjustable, and providing a mechanical advantage while being readily transportable. The splint may have two to three telescoping members that nest inside one another when not in use, and may be triangular, rectangular, or circular in cross section. The present invention also provides a single member adjustable splint.