Author: Travis Hoglund

Editor’s Note: This article has been generously contributed by Travis Hoglund and he shares tips for creating an emergency splint. Sprints can be necessary where mobilization of injuries is required and you could find yourself needing the knowledge of splint making in a SHTF scenario. Imagine if someone in your party twists their ankle running away from a band of marauders and can barely walk. When medical help is not available, will you know how to create an emergency splint to get a loved one back to safety? First off, properly splinting any part of the body requires careful…