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Lay the triangular bandage over their chest on top of the injured arm with one end over their uninjured shoulder. To sterilize bandages one may opt to put the bandages in boiling water or soaking it in hydrogen peroxide or any other disinfectant.

5 8 Apply A Sling To An Arm

Bring the top end of the bandage around the back of the neck.

Make arm sling triangular bandage. When worn as a sling the fat middle portion of the triangle will support your arm and the thin corners of the triangle will form a comfortable neckband behind your head. Hold the point of the bandage just below the elbow on the injured side. Gently slide the triangular bandage underneath the arm.

Tie the two ends of the bandage together in. The point of the triangle should be underneath the elbow of the injured arm. Bring it diagonally across their back to meet the other end of the bandage at their shoulder.

To make a sling cut a piece of cloth such as a pillowcase about 40 inches square. Allow it to dry before using. Slings are available to buy in a range of shapes and fabrics but it is relatively easy to make a temporary triangle type arm sling using a square or rectangular piece of cloth.

Tuck the lower part of the bandage underneath the injured arm. Slings can be used to immobilize a variety of upper limb and arm injuries. Although triangular bandages are preferable any material e g.

Gently slide the triangular bandage underneath the arm. Always care for wounds and apply a splint if needed before attempting to fit a sling. Then cut or fold the square diagonally to make a triangle.

Tie belt or piece of thick twine or rope can be used in an emergency. What to do ask the casualty to support their arm with their other hand. Cut the fabric into a square of an estimate 3 feet by 3 feet.

Once cut cut the square in half along the diagonal axis to make two triangles. Most first aid kits will contain triangular bandages. Fold the lower end of the bandage up over the forearm to meet the top of the bandage at the shoulder of the injured side.

Ask the casualty to support their arm with their other hand. Generally the most effective sling is made with a triangular bandage. Fold the cloth in half diagonally to make a triangle.

Next you ll want to fold the fabric of the cloth across itself diagonally to form a triangle. Find a suitable square of fabric.