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when you think your arm could be dislocated or even broken.

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When an injury to the arm or shoulder makes it painful to move the arm. A sling will hold the arm fairly steady, with less pain for the patient.

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An arm sling helps to support the weight of the arm and to minimize movement. They are mainly used after injury or surgery.

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What is sling and swath?

a sling is what helps to support the extremity. A swath keeps it from swinging.


Youve completed splinting an airman's arm fracture and are prepared to apply a sling and swath which statement is incorrect?

You only need to apply one swath when the chest is used as a rigid object


Youve completed splinting an airmans arm fracture and are prepared to apply a sling and swath which statement is incorrect?

You only need to apply one swath when the chest is used as a rigid object.


You've completed splinting an Airman's arm fracture and are prepared to apply a sling and swath Which statement is incorrect?

You only need to apply one swath when the chest is used as a rigid object


What is a sling and a swath?

Splint injuries:The sling and swath is used for all upper extremities. The sling supports the injured extremity and immobilizes the lower arm, while the swath functionally immobilizes the shoulder and keeps the arm from "chicken winging" outward.


When you have completed splinting an airman's arm fracture and are prepared to apply a sling and swath what are some true statements about what you should do next?

deffinitaly the splitting his arm


What is the difference between a swath and a sling?

A sling is used to hold and support an injured limb, typically an arm. However, on its own, a sling does not restrict movement in all directions. A second securement - known as a swath, is therefore used. In the context of an arm sling, a swath is a piece of cloth wrapped over the sling and humerus, around the torso and under the opposite shoulder. This reduces movement of the injured arm in the transverse plane much better than with the sling alone.


If you have completed splinting an airmans arm fracture to apply a sling and swath?

What? If you're asking about applying a sling after splinting an arm fracture in the field, then I'd say "Yes, do that." Splinting a fractured arm helps immobilize it but it can still swing around as the patient moves and bang into things. A sling would help further.


You completed splinting an Airman's arm fracture and are prepared to apply a sling and swath What statement is in correct?

A) Instead of reading the materials and learning the answer yourself you should try to get someone else to do your homework on the Internet.


What is used to immobilize the extremity after the fracture has been splinted and a sling applied?

It is called a swath or binder.


What is used to immobolize the extremity after a fracture has been splinted and sling applied?

If you are splinting an arm and have applied a sling you should also restrict motion with a swath.


If you have completed splinting an aimans arm fracture what should you be aware of before applying a sling and swath?

Make sure there is a distal pulse from the splint prior to (and after) placing in a sling.