Having a sick child is one of the greatest sources of worry for a parent. Seeing them so small, so fragile, with one or more limbs immobilized… it breaks your heart. With the FIX I/V neonatal and pediatric splint, your child will be more comfortable and less exposed to the trauma caused by too frequent catheter reinsertions. 

FIX I/V splints are ultra-lightweight and easy to install. They are made from hypoallergenic and environmentally friendly plastic materials. They are single-use and antimicrobial, reducing the risk of infections. Furthermore, the inner lining is comfortable and latex-free.

We offer two models of splints: one for the elbow crease and one for the hand.

The Fix I/V neonatal and pediatric splint simplifies the lives of nurses in Quebec and soon across the rest of Canada and the United States. Designed by nurses, this product is easy to install and saves you time to focus on your other tasks. 

FIX I/V splints are ultra-lightweight, comfortable, and latex-free. Furthermore, they have demonstrated significantly superior effectiveness compared to all existing models on the market. They provide better support for intravenous pathways in neonatal and pediatric patients. They are disposable, meeting infection prevention standards, and are made from safe and hypoallergenic materials.

The primary goal of FIX I/V splints is to reduce the trauma caused by overly frequent catheter reinsertions.

Discover how easy it is to use this innovative concept to immobilize a limb during intravenous treatment.

Several forms of splints are available on the market. However, the majority of hospitals manufacture their own splints. Various materials are used in their production: tongue depressors, rolls of gauze, metal supports for fingers, wooden, plastic, or malleable metal boards. The splints are then covered with rolled gauze. These splints are used for the hand, foot, and elbow fold. 

Other centers opt for ready-to-use splints. However, these are often very small and unstable. The Fix I/V equipment splint has a shape that better respects the natural anatomy of the limb used. They are made partly of flexible plastic to mold the limb and a rigid part that serves a protective function. The inside of the splint is made of hypoallergenic foam to increase comfort.

For fastening, the Fix I/V splint requires a minimum of adhesive bandaging. Its stability avoids the use of rolled gauze, which has a significant impact on the monitoring of intravenous pathways in children. This simplifies the lives of nurses while improving the quality of life for toddlers.

Time = money
Better yet, Fix I/V splints generate significant savings for the healthcare system. You are not unaware that time is money. Well, here is a very simple calculation to understand the usefulness of our approach:

1. Our splints reduce the number of reinstallations:

• Cost of installing a splint: $89 each time.

2. Our immobilization splints reduce the duration of rounds when checking the sites that nurses must perform every hour. Undoing rolled bandages can easily take 5 minutes per child. It is estimated that they occur three times per 8-hour shift, so 9 times per day. Over a 5-day setup, this results in substantial time savings.
For one child:

• We are talking about 3 hours and 45 minutes (5 minutes X 9 changes);
• Average treatment duration of 5 days = 225 minutes;
• Savings of $281.25 (based on hourly rate and established benefits).

3. Furthermore, the new FIX I/V immobilization splint reduces the number of catheter reinsertions, which can often be as high as once or twice every 24 hours. We estimate the catheter insertion time at:

• 30 minutes for 2 nurses (2 times/day);
• A total of 120 minutes per day;
• Average treatment duration of 5 days = 10 hours;
• Savings of $750 per child.

4. In addition, there are costs associated with the production of homemade splints.

• • Estimated material cost between $3 and $12 depending on the materials used.

In short, for one child, we are talking about a savings of $1123.25.
Even better, beyond this time and money savings, FIX I/V provides real added value to the Quebec healthcare system.