Learn how to properly apply a sling for a broken arm and get expert tips and instruction for applying basic first aid, CPR, and other emergency medical treatment in this free instructional video.
Expert: Amy Pearson
Contact: www.opportunityresources.org
Bio: Amy Pearson is certified to teach First Aid and CPR. She has been teaching these classes to staff at Opportunity Resources Inc. in Missoula, Montana, for nine years.
Filmmaker: Paige Williams
1. The sling should cover the hand and wrist to prevent movement there.
2. The sling should NOT be knotted right behind the victim's neck. It's uncomfortable and also dangerous since the weight of the arm and any tension the sling takes in will be transferred to the knot which would then be pulling against the spinal column. Rather, you should tie the know to the side of the neck.
3. When making an anatomical splint, you shouldn't tie the knot on the injured arm.
TuxedoBento 3 years ago 2
Very helpful!
Thank you!!!
shiktir 4 years ago