How Do You Apply An Arm Sling?
Arm slings are used to immobilize an arm that has been injured or that requires support following an orthopedic or surgical procedure. The goal of immobilizing the arm is to reduce pain, prevent further injury and facilitate rapid healing. Know that most well-stocked first aid kits include at least one sling, which will be triangular in shape. Some first aid kits include slings in two sizes: one for youths and one for adults. Understand that even if you do not have a sling in your first aid kit, you can fashion a sling to apply to an injured arm from materials you have on hand, including belts, scarves, towels, sheets or articles of clothing. Whatever material you use, it should not stretch. Determine which arm has been injured, and inspect it to be sure there are no punctures or lacerations that require treatment. If the arm is bleeding, you must control the bleeding before you apply the arm sling. Find the long side of the triangular-shaped sling, and place it’s uppermost point acros
