The Pneumatic bandage-splint illustrated on page 530 is gaining rapid acceptance by emergency first-aid and rescue units across the country for cutting or crushing injuries, fractures, and burns. Application is amazingly simple and fast: The extremity is placed in the splint, the zipper is closed, the splint inflated with lung pressure like an air mattress, and the valve closed. Traction applied before inflation will be maintained. The uniform pressure applied all over the extremity stops venous bleeding instantly, hence the value as a compression bandage. Increased comfort to the patient during evacuation results because of the air cushion, and at the same time this air space helps to retain body heat in cold weather. On the other hand, a high pressure in the splint will impair circulation to the extremity, and the danger of cold injury must be kept in mind. If temperatures are low, the splint should be kept minimally inflated, and deflated during rest periods if the extremity becomes dangerously cold. The plastic is a low temperature medical grade vinyl which although becoming stiff, will not rupture until about -20°F. JET bandage-splints are available in six models: hand and wrist, half arm, full arm, foot and ankle, half leg, and full leg. Prices run from $4.95 to $10.95, depending on model. Purchase or request brochure from Jobst Institute, Inc., 1803 Jefferson Avenue, Toledo 2, Ohio. The manufacturer also warns that the present type of leg splint is not large enough to accept boots except of very small sizes. They are working on models with larger foot portions.