By Madeeha Rawn, Carlene Crane, Haley Chapple, Kim Whiteford

First Aid Training

Sling Application

Learning Outcome

• To understand when it is necessary to use a sling on an injured person

• Have knowledge of the different types of slings and there uses

• Be able to apply an elevated sling on an injured person

When would I need a Sling?

• Different slings are used for different injuries, the most common sling are those for the arm or shoulder.

• Slings can be used in injuries to the arm; this could be a fracture, sprain, or even a fracture to the collar bone.

How Does a Sling Help?

• Immobilises arm to promote the healing process

• Sling acts as a protective barrier

• Reduces swelling

• Controls bleeding

Different types of Slings

• Lower Arm Sling• Elevated Sling• Collar & Shoulder

Sling

Triangular Elevated Sling

• Also known as the upper arm sling

• This sling provides support to the upper half of the arm, positioning the hand raised above heart level

• Helps with fractures

• Reduces swelling

• Helps control bleeding

Now lets look at the sling application handout

Cut a piece of cloth 40inx40in

You should then fold the square piece of cloth in half into a triangular shape.

Slip one end of the bandage under and over the shoulder as shown in the diagram.

Bring the other end of the cloth over the arm so it cradles the injured arm.

Tie the ends of the bandage behind the neck

And fasten the bandage by the elbow with a safety pin.

How to make a Lower Arm Sling

Any questions……………….

Further Information

If you are interested in attending local ‘Basic First Aid Training’ courses conducted by members of St. John’s Ambulance please visit:

http://www.sja.org.uk/sja/training-courses/course-search.aspx

Prices for the course start at £16

Thank You

Floor Plan (Room N101)

Lecturer Desk

Learner Desk

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Open Demonstration Space for Facilitators

Pit Stop – for questions throughout the session

Trainer Objectives

• To provide an adequate foundation on sling application, so that learners are able to apply the knowledge given to them in the session to a real life situation

• To engage the learners successfully in the session

• Take into account learning styles of the delegates