Plaster of Paris (POP) casts are often applied in the Emergency Department as means of immobilising fractures, pre-operative protection and pain relief.
Application of POP is a procedure, often performed by nurses. It is an extended clinical skill requiring sound knowledge, not only in the process of application, limb positioning but also the fundamentals musculoskeletal physiology.
Patient education in terms of complications of wearing a plaster cast is also a necessity. During a clinical placement in the ED, you may have the opportunity to become involved in musculoskeletal assessment and the application of a POP to a limb.
Within this module there are a number of resources that inform and guide practice, taking into consideration nursing assessment, cast application and potential complications that could lead to neurovascular compromise.
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Caring for patients with plaster casts
A short demonstration on how to care for a patient with a plaster cast in situ -
Plaster of Paris Lower Leg Splint Application
Plaster of Paris is the reliable proven solution for the immobilization of fractures.
Smooth and creamy plaster formulas allow for ease of application, resulting in highly conformable natural casts that are tough and strong.
BSN medical's Plaster of Paris brands include Gypsona®, Biplatrix®, Platrix®, Specialist® and Flashcast® Plaster of Paris.
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Plaster of Paris Long Arm/Elbow Circular Cast Application
Plaster of Paris is the reliable proven solution for the immobilization of fractures.
Smooth and creamy plaster formulas allow for ease of application, resulting in highly conformable natural casts that are tough and strong.
BSN medical's Plaster of Paris brands include Gypsona®, Biplatrix®, Platrix®, Specialist® and Flashcast® Plaster of Paris.
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How to Apply a Below Knee Cast Using Plaster of Paris
A tutorial on how to apply a Below Knee Cast using Plaster of Paris.
Products Used in This Video:
BeneCast Gold Plaster of Paris: http://benecaremedical.com/benecast-gold-pop
Benecast Stockinette: http://benecaremedical.com/benecast-stockinette
Benecast Undercast Padding: http://benecaremedical.com/undercast-padding
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Plaster of Paris Lower Leg Circular Cast Application
Plaster of Paris is the reliable proven solution for the immobilization of fractures.
Smooth and creamy plaster formulas allow for ease of application, resulting in highly conformable natural casts that are tough and strong.
BSN medical's Plaster of Paris brands include Gypsona®, Biplatrix®, Platrix®, Specialist® and Flashcast® Plaster of Paris.
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Plaster of Paris Scaphoid Circular Cast Application
Plaster of Paris is the reliable proven solution for the immobilization of fractures.
Smooth and creamy plaster formulas allow for ease of application, resulting in highly conformable natural casts that are tough and strong.
BSN medical's Plaster of Paris brands include Gypsona®, Biplatrix®, Platrix®, Specialist® and Flashcast® Plaster of Paris.
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Plaster of Paris Dorsal Wrist Splint Application
Plaster of Paris is the reliable proven solution for the immobilization of fractures.
Smooth and creamy plaster formulas allow for ease of application, resulting in highly conformable natural casts that are tough and strong.
BSN medical's Plaster of Paris brands include Gypsona®, Biplatrix®, Platrix®, Specialist® and Flashcast® Plaster of Paris.
http://www.bsnmedical.com
Cast Application
Applying the cast
https://meds.queensu.ca/central/assets/modules/cast-application/applying_the_cast_equipment.html
Plaster Tips & Guides
Some very useful plaster resources for you reference (Courtesy of LITFL and George Douros from the Austin Hospital in Melbourne).
https://scghed.com/2014/05/cme-22514-plaster-tips-guides/https://www.freshrn.com/2018/02/20/day-life-er-nurse/
Fracture Casting Videos
A collection of Fracture Casting Videos from The Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne
https://www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Fracture_Casting_videos/
Hernigou, P. (2016). Plaster of paris: The orthopaedic surgeon heritage. International Orthopaedics, 40(8), 1767-1779. doi:10.1007/s00264-016-3179-2
Honeyman, C., & Hoult, S. (2016). An updated non-drip plaster of paris. Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, 98(1), 71-71. doi:10.1308/rcsann.2016.0020
Patel, N., Wilson, L., & Wansbrough, G. (2017). Does cutting a plaster window weaken its strength? Injury, 48(3), 648-652. doi:10.1016/j.injury.2017.01.030