How do you relieve an itchy cast?
How do you relieve an itchy cast?
To relieve itchy skin, turn a hair dryer on a cool setting and aim it under the cast. Don’t allow your child to stick objects, such as a coat hanger, inside the cast to scratch his or her skin. This could cause an injury or infection.
How do you use a cast cooler?
Simply wrap the CastCooler® around your cast daily, and connect a standard household vacuum. After 10 minutes, moisture is removed. Without moisture, bacteria growth (the cause of odor and itch) is reduced. Your cast stays fresh!…CastCooler® will:
- Cool your cast.
- Reduce odor and itch.
- Freshen your cast.
- Speed dry your cast.
How do you freshen a cast?
Keep the smell under control
- Rub a scented dryer sheet on the outside of the cast. Do not push it underneath the cast.
- Sprinkle on baking soda or moisture-absorbing powder. These can safely absorb moisture and odors on the cast and around the openings.
- In extreme cases, request a new cast.
What is a waterproof cast?
Waterproof casts have a normal fiberglass outer layer, but instead of a cotton layer underneath, they have a special liner that doesn’t absorb water. This means it dries faster and can get wet without falling apart. You can’t get a waterproof cast after surgery because of the higher infection risk.
Does itching mean healing?
Myth #9: Wounds itch when healing We all know the feeling: some time after an injury, the affected area will begin to tingle and itch. This goes especially for superficial wounds. And yes – in fact, this itching may indicate that the healing process is well on its way.
Why does my cast smell so bad?
It’s normal for your cast to get smelly after you’ve worn it for a while. But if you notice a foul odor or a discharge coming from the cast, it could mean your skin underneath is infected. Get it treated right away.
How do you get rid of the smell after a cast?
Odor-Solving Ideas Baking soda: A little baking soda can help to dry up some moisture and cover some of the smell of a stinky cast. Gently powder the cast with a small amount of baking soda. Perfume: Simply covering up the bad smell with a stronger, less annoying odor can help to cover up the problem smell.
Can you really swim with a waterproof cast?
Waterproof cast liners allow you to bathe, shower, and even swim while wearing a fiberglass cast. With your physician’s approval, you can bathe and swim without covering the cast. With the waterproof cast liner we provide, you may swim. However, you should take precautions about how long you are in the water.
How much more does a waterproof cast cost?
The additional patient cost for the waterproof cast is as follows: $65 for a short arm cast, $75 for a long arm cast, $95 for a short leg cast, and $140 for a long leg cast. These prices were provided to parents before they made their decision.
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