Triangular Bandage or a sling is versatile for arm,neck, shoulder, wrist injuries
- Lightweight
- Easy to use
- Affordable
- Multiple ways of tying to support
- Can be used to cover non-arm injuries such as head or open wounds
- Available in first aid kits
ConsĀ
- Movable arm due to light fabric eg run, it will be tricky to remain immovable, and hands are full because other arm supports it
- Bleeding wounds may seem through sling due to thin fabric
- Ties may be sustainable for short period, not long
Arm sling is an object that helps to carry a broken arm. Some are made of fabric make sure it is will remain immovable.
Pros:
- customized designed to prevent shoulder and elbow joints from moving, reduces pain
- durable – able to withstand,wear, pressure ( not able to tear fabric)
- immovable – comforting for arm/elbow injury
- soft fabricĀ – polycotton material, breathable
- easy to wash with mild soap and water
- Shoulder pad has a padding so that it is comfortable to wear it for long period
- Able to change elevation of upper strap (neck) – higher or lower
Improvements
- fabric over neck supported with cushion so that after long period of wear, it would not strain the neck muscles
- In context of being in military, it needs an outer layer that blends in well with uniform – blend in with surroundings / attack for injured
- when lying down, use folded pillow under elbow
- To take strain off neck, use a pillow(s) below elbow so strap over next is loosened