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sling

a sling is a bandage used to support an injured arm.

to apply a sling:

  • support the arm above and below the site of the injury.
  • place the triangular bandage under the injured arm and over the uninjured shoulder to form the sling.
  • tie the ends of the sling at the side of the neck.

do not use a sling for a long period of time. immobilizing an arm for too long can cause stiffness or even a frozen shoulder. ask your doctor what you can do to prevent these problems.

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