AAOE Casting, Splinting and Soft Goods Program-Soft Goods

Video Transcription

Arm Sling. Remove the sling from the packaging. Locate the back of the sling and have the patient insert their arm into the sling, ensuring their elbow is firmly in the back area.  Using the shoulder strap across the opposing shoulder, asking the patient to hold the clip and buckle.  Feed the strap through the bottom of the clip and buckle, and then through the top. Once fed through the top, pull to adjust the tightness to slightly elevate the arm.  Examine the brace to make sure everything is in a good position.

Video Summary

This video demonstrates how to properly use an arm sling. The process involves removing the sling from packaging, having the patient insert their arm into the sling with the elbow firmly in the back area. The shoulder strap is then placed across the opposing shoulder, and the patient holds the clip and buckle. The strap is fed through the bottom of the clip and buckle, and then through the top. The tightness is adjusted by pulling the strap to slightly elevate the arm. It is important to examine the brace to ensure proper positioning.

Keywords

arm sling

proper usage

packaging

shoulder strap

adjustment