Plaster of paris bandage vs. fiberglass casting tapes
There are two main types of bandages for orthopedic. Plaster of paris bandage often less expensive easier to mold for some applications Fiberglass cast lighter more durable more water resistant more easily penetrated by X-rays available in a variety of colors and patterns Also, a fiberglass cast can result in reduced sweating under the cast. This can improve comfort and, over time, lead to less odor developing than in a plaster cast.
The development of fiberglass casting plaster in the 1970s led to the fiberglass cast that’s currently in wide use, and are now gradually becoming the first choice of major hospitals and orthopaedic patients, being accepted by more patients, with the irreplaceable role of traditional orthopaedic consumables. So what exactly are the outstanding advantages of orthopedic casting tape? Take a look below!
The following are the advantages of the fiberglass cast bandage.
High stiffness
fiberglass cast bandage bandages are more than 5 times harder than plaster of paris bandages, offering excellent protection against the sudden effects of accidental injuries on the treatment site.
Light weight
orthopedic fiberglass cast is three times stronger but only one third the weight of a traditional plaster of paris cast, minimising the burden of movement on the body and causing no inconvenience to mobility.
Good breathability
A specially woven backing with excellent breathability, thus overcoming the itching and irritation caused by other products.
X-ray permeability
excellent permeability to radiation, with clear X-ray effect pictures, but plaster of paris bandages have to be removed before the film can be taken.
Easy to use
Easy to handle, only room temperature water is required, no heating equipment is needed and the fixation can be done in a very short time. good plasticity and moderate tightness.
Waterproof cast
Unlike traditional plaster casts, synthetic casting tape is waterproof,hardened and moulded tightly, 85% less water absorption than that of a traditional plaster of paris bandage, allowing the bandage to be worn for bathing.
Comfortable and safe
simple and practical for the doctor to operate; for the patient there are no uncomfortable symptoms such as skin tightening and itching when the bandage becomes dry.
Non-polluting
The used product can be fully burned and the material incinerated without any contaminants.
Easy to remove
Easier dismantling with electric plaster saws
How to operate
1.Wear surgical gloves.
2.Put on the padded covering in the affected body part, and twine with the cotton paper.
3.Immerse the roll in room tempreture water for 2-3 seconds meanwhile squeeze it 2-3 times to remove excess water.
4.Warp spirally but the compactness should be appreciated.
5.Moulding and forming should be done at this time.
6. Setting time is approximatelly 3-5 minutes and achieve functional strength in 20 minutes.
Prominent players operating in the global casting tape market are 3M, Parker Medical Associates LLC, Össur Americas, BSN medical, Dynamic Techno Medicals, CNF Medical, and Lohmann & Rauscher (L&R).
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