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seen that the essential point is to give such full support 

 that the movements of the patient will not jar the in- 



FIQ. 156. Pillow used as an emergency splint. 



jured part. In bandaging the splint, care must be 

 taken to avoid such pressure as would interfere with 

 circulation. 



Sling. When the arm or shoulder is injured, it is 

 important to support the weight of the arm. For this 

 purpose, a sling is used, which consists of a large tri- 



FIG. 157. Sling as arranged for left arm. 



angle of cloth of sufficient length to permit the forearm 

 to hang in a horizontal position. The middle of the 

 base of the triangle is placed at the finger tips, while 

 the apex lies behind the elbow. The long ends are then 

 carried around the neck, the outer one toward the farther 



