SLISHMAN SPLINT _TM

The traction cord which emerges from the splint handle may be tied in many different ways.  Rather than chose for you we have provided a number of options for any knot aficionados in the crowd.

1. Simple overhand loop.
This knot is quite basic. It prevents the cord from getting lost in the outer tube of the splint.. critical.

2. Simple overhand and "Figure 8" knots.
If tied tightly and wedged into the handle, you may use either of these knots just in front of the simple overhand loop to prevent the cord from drifting out of the handle while hiking or skiing.

3. Angler's knot.
A very nice loop knot.. similar to the more familiar bowline shown to the right.

4. Monkey fist.
A fun knot to teach kids. The following demonstrates the 3 stranded monkey fist.  The cord emerging from the handle is long enough to make a 2 stranded monkey fist using similar instructions.

5. Rather than tie a knot you may choose to attach the cord to a loop of webbing if you intend to use the splint only for shoulder reductions. The webbing may be tied to or looped around the patient's foot.

Click Ropers Knot Page for more interesting options.