Cast Application Techniques for Common Pediatric Injuries

A Review

Karim Sabeh, MD; Amiethab Aiyer, MD; Spencer Summers, MD; William Hennrikus, MD

Curr Orthop Pract. 2020;31(3):277-287.

Wet or Soiled Casts

Completely wet casts can be changed at the next available clinic. Slightly wet casts can be air dried in the sun or dried with a hair dryer. Failure to do so may result in skin irritation, breakdown, and possible infection. Light moisture or spotting may be dried with a hair dryer.^[26]

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Abstract and Introduction
Cast Material
Basic Do's and Don'ts
Upper Extremity Cast
Lower Extremity Cast
Splints
Follow-up and Duration of Immobilization
Cast Complications
Wet or Soiled Casts
Cast Removal Technique and Complications
Cast Care
Conclusion
References

Table 1. Comparison between plaster and fiberglass ^4,7
	Plaster	Fiberglass
Strength	Good	Excellent
Weight	Heavier	Lighter
Radiolucency	Fair	Good
Moldability	Excellent	Good
Cost	Low	Moderate
*Curing period	48–72 hr	30 min

*Curing period: the period of time it takes for the wet cast material to harden and dry completely.

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