Accidents can happen anytime, so it is best to be prepared for emergencies


Flip the cloth up and tie a knot. The loosened end of the cloth at the elbow area should be kept inside the bandage to tighten the arm sling so it looks tidier.

AT FIVE, I dislocated my elbow after falling down.

Aside from the excruciating pain that I still remember until now, I learnt that a splint could be made using a bunch of thick magazines or newspaper.

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