Keeping a cast dry is critical to healing, with wet molds leading to skin irritation and infection.
Along with skin irritation and infection, wet casts can causesome problems, includingfoul odorsand discomfort.
Place your arm or leg into the plastic bag and secure it with medical tape or duct tape.
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Of course, depending on where the injury is, it will determine the size of the bag.
For broken legs, a plastic garbage bag will do the job.
A rubber band allows the bag to be reused, and it is also much gentler on your skin.
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Be sure to check the bag for holes, and do not have a go at submerge the cast.
Take special care to ensure a good seal around the top of the cast.
Using a rubber band at the top of the cast can help ensure the seal will not leak.
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Cast Covers
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Several companies make sleeves specifically designed to cover your cast.
Cast covers come in different sizes, and seem to work very well.
They are much more durable than other options, and therefore unlikely to tear.
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These should stay dry even when completely submerged underwater.
These waterproof materials work well for kids, especially in the summer months.
There are several types of waterproof cast material.
Some seem to work better than others.
Unlike the traditional cast, some waterproof casts direct patients to get it wet to keep it clean.
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