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Sling
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A triangular bandage applied around the neck to support an injured upper extremity; any material long enough to suspend an upper extremity by passing the material around the neck; used to support and protect an injury of the arm, shoulder, or clavicle
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Splint
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Any support used to immobilize a fracture or to restrict movement of a part
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Swathe
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A cravat tied around the body to decrease movement of a part
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Rigid Splint
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An inflexible device attached to an extremity to maintain stability
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Self-Splint
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A splint in which the injured extremity is tied to an uninjured part
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