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First Aid Training Sling Application
By Madeeha Rawn, Carlene Crane, Haley Chapple,
Kim Whiteford
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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

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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.

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How Does a Sling Help?

• Immobilises arm to promote the healing process
• Sling acts as a protective barrier
• Reduces swelling
• Controls bleeding

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Different types of Slings

• Lower Arm Sling
• Elevated Sling
• Collar Shoulder Sling

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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

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• Now lets look at the sling application handout

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How to make a Lower Arm Sling
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.
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Any questions.
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Further Information

• If you are interested in attending local Basic
  First Aid Training courses conducted by members
  of St. Johns Ambulance please visit
• http//www.sja.org.uk/sja/training-courses/course-
  search.aspx
• Prices for the course start at 16

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Thank You
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Floor Plan (Room N101)
Pit Stop for questions throughout the session
Lecturer Desk
Open Demonstration Space for Facilitators
Observer Desk
Learner Desk
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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