Question and Answer
1. Can I get my fiberglass cast wet?
2. Can I wash my fiberglass cast?
3. How do I dry my cast?
4. How long does it take for my cast to dry?
1. Can I get my fiberglass cast wet?
Yes, if the
stockinette and padding is replaced with the PROCEL waterproof cast liner, you
can. If your doctor approves, you may bathe regularly, swim, and undergo
hydrotherapy without needing to cover your cast. If you swim or use hydrotherapy,
please be sure to thoroughly rinse the inside of your cast well with clean
water to remove chlorine, salt, dirt, or other substances.
2. Can I wash my fiberglass cast?
Yes, if the
stockinette and padding is replaced with the PROCEL waterproof cast liner, it
is recommended. Washing or rinsing inside your fiberglass cast may reduce odor
and irritation and improve the overall skin condition of the cast area. Wash using a mild soap and rinse very well. You may
use a spray nozzle at a sink or a flexible showerhead to rinse inside your cast
with warm water.
Never insert any object into your cast
for any purpose. No special drying procedures are necessary after
wetting.
3. How do I dry my cast?
Procel Cast Liner will allow your skin and cast to dry by
evaporation. Do not cover your cast while it is drying. You may experience a
cooling sensation as water vapor passes out through the liner and cast. No
special drying procedures are necessary after wetting, but you may want to
lightly towel off the excess water on the outside and ends of your cast.
Do not insert a towel or other objects inside the cast or use
heat to dry it.
NOTE: To accelerate the drying process in a short leg
cast, point the foot toward the ground to drain excess water from the heel
pocket.
4. How long does it take for my cast to dry?
This will vary. The
time it takes to dry will depend on the type and size of the cast and climatic
condition. However, many patients report that the cast feels relatively dry
within one hour.