Where should the knot of a sling be tied?
Bring the two free points up around the front and back of the same (or opposite) shoulder. Adjust the sling so the arm rests comfortably, with the hand higher than the elbow. The elbow should be bent at a right angle. Tie the sling together at the side of the neck and pad the knot for comfort.
How do you use Triangular bandages?
Triangular bandages
- ask the person to hold their arm across their chest and support the arm while you work.
- put the bandage under the arm and around the back of the neck.
- put the other half of the bandage over the arm to meet at the shoulder and tie into a knot.
What is the function of triangular bandage?
A triangular bandage is used as an arm sling or as a pad to control bleeding. It may also be used to support or immobilise an injury to a bone or joint or as improvised padding over a painful injury.
Where to fold a bandage to make an arm sling?
The point of the triangle should be underneath the elbow of the injured arm. Bring the top end of the bandage around the back of the neck. 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.
How are triangular bandages used in first aid?
Triangular bandages are used to form slings, support fractured limbs, hold dressings onto wounds, control bleeding and more. In fact, the Triangular Bandage is one of the most versatile bandages used in first aid. See how to make a triangular bandage and use it as a sling.
What should I do if I have a sling on my arm?
The sling is also a useful visual warning to others that someone is injured. Support injured arm. Place bandage under arm. Meet the ends by shoulder of injured arm and tie. Secure sling and check circulation. Ask the casualty to support their arm with their other hand.