Scotchcast Casting Tape Features
- 3M Cast Casting Tape is easy to apply and remove
- Remains flexible and soft even when it is completely cured
- Exposure to moisture or water initiates a chemical reaction which causes the roll to set
- Finished wrap will retain its shape while remaining resilient to the touch
3m Cast Intended use
- When support is needed, but rigid immobilization is not required.
- In wide variety of athletic injuries. Pediatric corrective serial casting.
- Secondary and tertiary casting for various orthopedic problems.
- As a compressive wrap to control swelling.
What to buy with Soft Cast Wrap
- McKesson Cast Padding
- McKesson Arm Cast and Bandage Protector
- McKesson Ivory Powder Free Stretch Vinyl Exam Gloves
Instructions for Use
- Product Storage
- Each roll of Soft Cast is packaged in a sealed foil pouch.
- Care should be taken to avoid puncturing the pouch as this will cause the roll to cure prematurely in the package.
- Soft Cast should be stored in a cool, dry atmosphere.
- Extremes of temperature and humidity should be avoided.
- Flammability
- As defined by NFPA Standard 702-1975 and Flammable Fabrics Act (CS-191-153), a finished Soft Cast will not support combustion under normal circumstances. Avoid open flames.
- 3M Splinting Application Instructions
- Slip one layer of 3M Synthetic Stockinet over the affected body part. Additional padding may be used for greater protection of pressure points and bony prominences. When used as a compression wrap, 3M Synthetic Cast Padding should be applied over the entire area to be wrapped.
- Gloves must be worn while wrapping Soft Cast, since the resin will transfer or adhere to the skin.
- Open only one roll of Soft Cast at a time, since room humidity will initiate cure.
- Immerse the roll in room temperature water (70 – 75º F).
Note: Three firm squeezes of the roll while submerged will give a set time of approximately 3 minutes. To lengthen the set time, immerse the roll and remove it immediately without squeezing. This technique will give a set time of approximately 4 minutes. Without squeezing the material at least once while submerged in the water, there may be a decrease in slipperiness. Warmer water shortens the set time while cooler water lengthens it. - Wrap spirally, overlapping the previous layer by one-half to two-thirds the width of the roll. To ensure a snug fit, wrap with slight tension on the roll, taking care to avoid excessive tightness. Avoid stretching the last 8-12 inches of material.
- The amount of support desired can be determined by the number of layers used. The more layers used, the more supportive the wrap.
- Smooth and rub the surface to achieve good contact between layers. Soon after smoothing, the wrap can be molded. About 3-5 minutes after immersion in the water, Soft Cast is sufficiently cured to prevent further molding.
- Allow about 10 minutes before letting the patient resume activities.
- Should additional layers be desired after the initial wrap has set, an additional roll should be overlapped on itself to achieve good bonding.
- Removal
Soft Cast can be unwrapped, cut off with bandage scissors, or removed with a traditional cast saw. If a cast saw is used, care should be taken to avoid injury to the patient especially when a small amount of underpadding has been used.
When to use 3M Fibreglass Casting Tape?
- Sports Medicine: Thumb, wrist, and ankle sprains
- Pediatric Orthopedics: Serial casting for club foot treatment
- General Orthopedics: Secondary casting, hybrid casting, corsets
- Occupational Therapy: Removable splints
Precautions
- The uncured polyurethane resin in Soft Cast will adhere to unprotected skin and clothing.
- Protective examination or surgical gloves should be worn while applying the roll.
- Care should be taken to avoid contacting unprotected areas of the skin of the patient during application.
- Swabbing lightly with alcohol may help in removing resin from the skin if done immediately.
- Prolonged or too frequent wetting of the wrapped extremity without adequate drying can lead to skin maceration or other complications.
