(2) Position the forearm so the hand is slightly higher than the elbow (about
a 10 degree angle).
(3) Fold the material along the base (the long side opposite the apex) back
to the casualty's fingers, forming a cuff.
(4) Bring the lower portion of the material over the injured arm so the bottom
corner goes over the shoulder of the uninjured side (see figure 5-8 C). The elbow
should be inside the sling.
(5)
Bring the top corner behind the casualty's neck.
(6) Tie the two corners together in a non-slip knot at the "hollow" at the neck
on the uninjured side (see figure 5-8 D). If the casualty's right arm is fractured, for
example, tie the knot so it will rest in the hollow on the left side of his neck.
(7) Secure the apex of the sling to keep the elbow and forearm from slipping
out of the sling.
(a) Safety pin method. Fold the apex forward over the elbow and sling.
Pin the apex to the sling.
(b) Pig tailing (twisting) method. Twist the apex of the sling and tuck it
in at the elbow (see figure 5-8 E).
b. Apply a Sling (Arm Sling Number Two) to an Arm. This arm sling is used
when the shoulder of the injured arm is also injured (dislocated or fractured). Note that
the sling goes under, not over, the injured shoulder.
(1) Insert the triangular bandage between the injured arm and the casualty's
chest so the arm is in the center, the apex of the sling is beyond the elbow, and the top
corner of the material is over the shoulder of the uninjured side (see figure 5-9 A).
(2) Position the forearm so the hand is slightly higher than the elbow (about
a 10-degree angle).
(3) Fold the material along the base (the long side opposite the apex) back
to the casualty's fingers, forming a cuff.
(4) Bring the lower portion of the material over the injured forearm and
under the armpit of the injured arm (see figure 5-9 B). The elbow should be inside the
sling.
(5)
Bring the top corner behind the casualty's neck.
(6) Tie the two corners together in a non-slip knot on the casualty's back
between his shoulder blades (see figure 5-9 C).
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