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pharma-pop®
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Description: Fast setting plaster of Paris based mass, spread on a 100% bleached cotton gauze. The bandage is wound on a plastic Features and Benefits: • Pharma-POP needs very short immersion time (3-4 seconds). • Plaster loss: 0.1-0.4 g/LM while dry, 1-4% while wet • Breaking load (8 layers after 30 minutes): 90-140 N • Exotherm: 40 degree Celsius (after 15 minutes) • Setting time: 180-240 seconds Indications: Immobilization of all types of fractures where rigid, external immobilization is required and judged suitable by a qualified professional. Instructions for use: 1- Apply cast padding e.g. Pharma-Undercast over the entire area to be immobilized. Do not apply plaster bandage directly to the skin. 2- Hold bandage loosely at a slight angle and submerge vertically into clean room temperature water (22°C-25°C) for 3 - 4 seconds 3- Squeeze bandage to remove excess water. Note: Change the water between each application of bandages as this will interfere with The correct wetting-out 4- Apply the bandage to the pre-padded extremity by using a spiral motion, overlapping each turn 1/3 to 1/2 the width of the bandage, while gently rubbing each layer into the previous layer to form a solid, well laminated cast. 5- Mold and position as indicated by the physician. 6- Use a standard oscillating cast saw with a sharp blade for removal. Duration of use: Few days to a long period depending on indication.

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1- Exotherm: Plaster of Paris generates heat during setting reaction which can be felt by the patient. The patient should be instructed to report any pain, numbness, irritation or “burning sensation”. If the patient reports any of the above, remove the cast immediately. Inspect the cast to determine the cause of the above symptoms before recasting. Burn injury may result from improper cast application or failure to observe precautions during and after setting reaction. Factors that may lead to excessive exotherm include: • Dip water above 25°C • Overly thick cast • Under-saturation of the...

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