Frequently Asked Questions

What is Peanuts W-Splint ?

Peanuts W-Splint is a reusable emergency splint designed to provide rapid temporary immobilization of injured limbs and joints. It can be manually molded to the patient’s anatomy to help minimize movement, improve comfort, and support patient care from the accident scene through transport, the emergency department, and while awaiting definitive treatment.

Peanuts W-Splint is lightweight, easy to apply, moldable by hand, requires no water or heat, is X-ray compatible, reusable, easy to clean, and suitable for EMS, hospitals, industrial workplaces, schools, cruise ships, offshore platforms, and remote environments.

Traditional wooden splints are rigid and flat, which may not conform well to the patient’s anatomy. Peanuts W-Splint can be molded to better fit the injured limb, providing improved immobilization, enhanced comfort, and reduced unwanted movement.

Vacuum splints provide excellent immobilization but are generally more expensive, require more maintenance, and may become unusable if punctured or damaged. Peanuts W-Splint offers a lightweight, durable, and compact alternative that is easy to store and ready for immediate deployment.

Yes. Appropriate splint size and application technique should be selected according to the child’s anatomy. Circulation, skin color, temperature, sensation, and pain should always be reassessed after splint application.

Yes. Peanuts W-Splint is suitable for adult patients with upper or lower extremity injuries. Different models and techniques, including Dual Splinting, may be selected depending on the injury.

Peanuts W-Splint is intended as a temporary immobilization device while awaiting definitive medical care. Under routine circumstances, it is commonly used for approximately 4–6 hours. When clinically necessary, it may remain in place for up to 24–48 hours under appropriate medical supervision, with regular neurovascular assessment. Padding may be recommended during prolonged application.

Yes. Peanuts W-Splint is designed to remain in place during most standard X-ray examinations, reducing the need for unnecessary splint removal or replacement before imaging.

Yes. Peanuts W-Splint is designed to remain in place during most standard X-ray examinations, reducing the need for unnecessary splint removal or replacement before imaging.

Yes. Peanuts W-Splint is designed to remain in place during most standard X-ray examinations, reducing the need for unnecessary splint removal or replacement before imaging.

No. Peanuts W-Splint is ready to use immediately without water, heat, or curing time.

In most situations, application takes approximately 1–2 minutes, depending on the injury and the user’s experience.

No. It may be applied by trained EMS personnel, nurses, first responders, rescue teams, occupational health staff, or other healthcare professionals who have received appropriate training.

Dual Splinting involves using two splints together to increase stability—for example, anterior and posterior splints for upper limbs or medial and lateral splints for lower limbs.

The EMS Exchange System is a workflow concept in which EMS personnel apply the splint at the scene, while hospitals maintain clean replacement splints that can be exchanged after patient transfer, allowing EMS crews to return to service more quickly.

Hospitals may reduce repeated splint replacement, decrease disposable material usage, improve workflow efficiency, facilitate earlier X-ray examination, and maintain continuous immobilization throughout patient care

Yes. It is well suited for workplace first-aid programs and emergency preparedness, allowing trained personnel to immobilize suspected fractures before transport.

Yes. Its lightweight, compact design and rapid application make it particularly suitable for remote environments where evacuation may be delayed.

Yes. It is appropriate for school clinics and safety teams, especially in schools with sports and outdoor activities, when used alongside appropriate first-aid training.

Yes. It may be reused provided it is not severely contaminated, damaged, or structurally compromised, and has been cleaned according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.

Clean using mild soap and water or according to the manufacturer’s cleaning instructions. Avoid harsh chemicals that may damage the materials.

The main product range includes W621, W515, W412, W621L, and W515L, each designed for different anatomical applications.

The Basic EMS Set typically includes:

– 2 × W621
– 2 × W515
– 1 × W412

  plus straps and accessories depending on the selected package.

Pricing depends on the model, order quantity, customer type, and destination market. The recommended retail price of the Basic EMS Set in Thailand is THB 2,100.

Yes. A limited warranty covers manufacturing defects under normal use. It does not cover misuse, excessive deformation, improper cleaning, or accidental damage. Warranty terms may vary by market.

Please contact us with your company profile, sales territory, target customers, marketing plan, and relevant experience. Distributor appointments are evaluated individually.

Yes. MOQ depends on the market, country, and distributor category. Please contact us for detailed distributor requirements.

Yes. Distributor pricing is based on order volume, inventory commitment, market development capability, and after-sales support.

Yes. We provide catalogs, brochures, product images, videos, user manuals, FAQs, comparison guides, and presentation materials to support our distributors.

At present, Peanuts W-Splint is not available for OEM manufacturing. We focus on building and expanding the Peanuts W-Splint brand worldwide.

Our vision is to transform emergency immobilization from a fragmented process into a continuous patient-care system—from the accident scene to the hospital—helping reduce unnecessary splint changes, improve patient comfort, and support better emergency care worldwide.