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.
Current as of:
March 21, 2017
Author:
Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:
William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine & Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & Martin J. Gabica, MD - Family Medicine
