Description of Undercast Padding
Undercast Padding is also known as Soft Bandage, Cast Padding, and Cotton Undercast Padding. It is an essential item to have under any cast. The padding’s material is polyester, viscose cotton, needle punch, or spunlace cotton. It is a commonly used auxiliary product in plastic surgery and Plaster of Paris Bandages. The function is to protect the skin and keep skin clean.
Classification of Undercast Padding
Undercast Padding can divide into four types
1. Polyester Fiber Soft Bandage
2. Viscose Cotton Soft Bandage
3. Needle Punched Cotton Soft Bandage
4. Spunlace Cotton Soft Bandage
The Advantages of Undercast Padding
1. Excellent conformability and cushioning fit well with body contours and joints.
2. Prevent plaster compression pressure ulcers, ischemic atrophy, ulceration, and infection.
3. The heat released during the curing process of plaster of Paris can act as a buffer.
4. Holds padding in the right place without shifting or bunching.
5. The porous surface design increases skin permeability and patient comfort.
6. Easy to tear and take optimum strength to ensure no pain or discomfort to the patient.
7. The neat surface fibers fit together nicely to create a smooth surface and apply the plaster bandages easily.
Specifications of Undercast Padding
✱Product specifications and models can customize according to customer requirements
