Orthopaedic plaster casting: nurse and patient education.

Full Abstract

Orthopaedic casts are used in the management of fractures and to support and correct deformities. The application and removal of plaster casts is a skill requiring knowledge, judgement and sensitivity. Nurses need to have a good working knowledge of the main principles of plaster casting to ensure safety and provide patients with appropriate advice and information about how to care for casts and how to recognise possible complications.

Author information

Author/s: Bakody, Eszter (E);

Affiliation: Parkside Hospital, Wimbledon. eszter.bakody(-atsign-)parkside-hospital.co.uk

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal: Nursing standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987) (Nurs Stand), published in England. (Language: eng)

Reference: -2009 Aug 26-Sep 1; vol 23 (issue 51) : pp 49-56; quiz 57

Dates: Created 2009/09/16; Completed 2009/11/02;

PMID: 19753778, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 11/2/2009, IMS Date: )

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