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How to make a sling

Alternative Names

Sling – instructions

Definition of How to make a sling

A sling is a device used to support and keep still (immobilize) an injured part of the body.

Review

Jacob L. Heller, MD, MHA, Emergency Medicine, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, Washington. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc. – 1/13/2010

Triangular shoulder sling
Shoulder sling
Creating a sling - series

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