#CAST OF BODY HEAT SKIN#

More modern use is credited to Antonius Mathyson, a Dutch medical officer, who initiated the use of plaster impregnated bandages for the treatment of musculoskeletal injuries in 1852. The first recorded use of plaster in a medical situation was in the 9 th century A.D. The greatest risk of thermal injury occurs when thick casts are allowed to mature while resting on pillow. Prefabricated fiberglass splints appear to be safer than circumferential casts. Fast setting plasters have increased risk of thermal injury while brand does not appear to play a significant role. ConclusionД¬linicians should be cautious when applying thick casts with warm dip water. Indeed a cast of extra-fast setting plaster, 20 layers thick, placed on a pillow during maturation maintained temperatures over 50 degrees of Celsius for over 20 minutes.

#CAST OF BODY HEAT SKIN#

With a definition of thermal injury risk of skin injury being greater than 49 degrees Celsius, we found that thick casts of extra fast setting plaster consistently approached dangerous levels (greater than 49 degrees for an extended period). The thickness and type of cast padding had less of an effect for all materials. Likewise increasing dip-water temperature led to elevated temperatures. Thicker fiberglass and plaster casts led to greater peak temperature levels. Faster setting plasters achieved peak temperature quicker and at a higher level than slower setting plasters. Outcomes revealed that material type, cast thickness, and dip water temperature played key roles regarding the temperature beneath the cast. Ambient temperature, ambient humidity and dip water freshness were controlled. Additional tests included varying the dip water temperature and assessing external insulating factors. Time to peak, duration of peak, and peak temperature were noted. Serial temperature measurements were made as the cast matured and reached peak temperature. A single layer of cotton stockinette with variable layers and types of cast padding were placed prior to application of the cast. The temperature beneath various types (plaster, fiberglass, and fiberglass splints), brands, and thickness of cast material were measured after they were applied over thermometer which was on the surface of a single diameter and thickness PVC tube. The purpose of this study was to evaluate factors that contribute to the elevated temperature beneath a cast and, more specifically, evaluate the differences of modern casting materials including fiberglass and prefabricated splints. Although rare, thermal injuries secondary to casting can occur. Most cast materials mature and harden via an exothermic reaction.

Cast of body heat