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Process Essay: How To Use A Sling

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How to Use a Sling A sling is a type of hanging bandage worn around your neck to protect an injured arm, shoulder, or other body part. You may need to wear a sling to keep you from moving (immobilize) the injured body part while it heals. Keeping the injured part of your body still reduces pain and speeds up healing. Your health care provider may recommend using a sling if you have: • A broken arm. • A broken collarbone. • A shoulder injury. • Surgery. RISKS AND COMPLICATIONS Wearing a sling the wrong way can: • Make your injury worse. • Cause stiffness or numbness. • Affect blood circulation in your arm and hand. This can cause tingling or numbness in your fingers or hands. HOW TO USE A SLING How to use a sling

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