Materials

• Sarmiento brace
• Undersleeve cloth

Instructions

Application

• Apply undersleeve cloth to affected arm.
• Slide brace onto affected arm.
• Place traction on the humerus while securing brace.
• Tighten straps from distal to proximal.
• Wrap longer proximal strap around back and under contralateral arm before securing
• Can combine with cuff-and-collar sling
• Reassess pulses, motor and sensation.