How Do You Reduce A Dislocated Shoulder?
A person with a dislocated shoulder will be in a great deal of pain and unable to bring the arm up to the chest. Dislocated shoulders are often recurring and the injured person can help the rescuer reduce the shoulder. Preparation Step 1 Calm the injured person down, making him as comfortable and relaxed as possible. Step 2 Determine quickly whether or not reducing the dislocation (putting the bones back in line) is necessary (see “How to Decide Whether or Not to Reduce a Dislocation”). Step 3 If reduction of the dislocation is necessary, calmly walk the injured person through each step, securing his agreement and cooperation. Step 4 Enlist the help of another rescuer. Reduction and Slinging Step 1 Position the injured person so that he is lying on his back. It’s ideal to have the person lie about waist high on something like a table, but this may require some creativity in a wilderness setting. Step 2 Position one rescuer on the uninjured side, facing the injured person. Step 3 Have t
