BSN Medical Specialist Cotton Blend Undercast Padding Features
- The Micro-pleating construction reduces the need for tucking or tearing
- Easy to handle with gloves
- Prevents sores and irritation due to pressure points inside the cast
- The padding is made of a soft and pliable material that provides a comfortable layer of cushioning between the patient’s skin and the hard outer layer of the cast
- Highly breathable, allowing air to circulate freely between the skin and the cast
- The moisture from the casting material relaxes the crimped fibers resulting in a uniformly smooth surface
Frequently Bought Together
- Rolyan TakeOff Extra Rigid Therapeutic Tape
- Medline Curad Cast and Bandage Protectors
- Complete Medical Keep Nice N Dry Waterproof Cast And Bandage Protectors
How to use this Undercast Padding?
- Prepare the area: Ensure that the skin around the injured area is clean and dry. Any wounds or open sores should be covered with an appropriate dressing.
- Measure and cut the padding: Measure the length of padding needed to wrap around the injured area, and cut the padding to the appropriate length. The padding should be long enough to wrap around the injured area with some overlap.
- Apply the padding: Hold the padding against the injured area and wrap it around, overlapping the edges of the padding slightly. Ensure that the padding is smooth and without wrinkles. If the padding is too long, trim the excess.
- Apply the cast: Once the padding is in place, the cast can be applied according to the physician’s instructions. The padding should be covered with the appropriate type of cast material, such as plaster or fiberglass.
