Always check the victim's circulation after the injured body part has been immobilized.
Any time there is a broken bone , stabilizing the area is important.
See the information about fractures and dislocation . Care for all wounds first before applying a splint. To make a triangular sling, cut a triangle out of a piece of cloth that measure approximately 5 feet at the base with side at least 3 feet long. If the sling is to be used by a child, the size can be reduced. If there is not cloth available from which to cut a triangular pattern, you can make a sling from a coat or a shirt.