SMALL ANIMAL CASTING TECHNIQUES
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The DELTA-NET
Synthetic Stockinet should fit snugly and be free of any wrinkles or
bunching. Wrinkles may result in discomfort or pressure sores.
Sufficient material should be left at both ends, proximal and distal, to
allow for adequate protection. This excess stockinet will later be
folded over and incorporated into the cast as well. |
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DELTA-ROLL
Cast Padding is applied at the sites of soft and hard tissue
pressure points, such as the elbows. This is accomplished by folding
four to six layers of synthetic cast padding in sufficient widths to
cover these areas. |
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Put on the blue
casting gloves* to ensure a tack-free application. Gloves must be worn
when applying DELTA-LITE "S" Fibreglass Casting Tape.
Use the finger-hole openings for easy removal of casting tape
from the pouch. Hold the tape loosely, keeping the thumb or forefinger
under the leading edge of the bandage, thus eliminating any possible
difficulty in locating the starting end after saturation. Immerse the
roll in water at room temperature ( 70° F to 80° F; 21° C to 27° C ) and
firmly squeeze 4-5 times under water for approximately 5 seconds, remove
and apply dripping wet.
Note: water which is too warm may result
in premature setting of the cast.
* Blue
casting gloves are NOT to be used as examination gloves.
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