"Care of Property"

 

WHY IS THE PROPERTY USED?      The assets are not new. In fact, they have been used for thousands of years. They have many uses. Are used to hold broken bones stabilized or immobilized until healing. They are also used in other types of injuries such as sprains, which are injuries to ligaments providing stability to a joint. Sometimes also used after some surgeries. WHAT ARE THE INVESTMENTS MADE?      Most of the detentions are still making a material similar to plaster of the first, which was found near a plaster of Paris (France), widely called "plaster of Paris." It is a material that covers some bands that come in rolls or strips. This bandage is immersed in water and applied to the injured party, cast in the proper way to dry and harden.     Also used for synthetic assets. Common is the use of fiberglass for orthopaedists to treat certain types of fractures. This material has certain advantages over the plaster. You can moisten without damage. Is lighter in weight and durable. Allows the realization of radiographs of the injured area to control the healing process, because the X-rays pass through this better than the synthetic gypsum conventional. HOW TO APPLY THE PROPERTY      Before the placement of a plaster or a synthetic fiber, is the skin with a pad of cotton bandage to protect it from direct contact with the detention. The amount of padding depends on the form of detention, the end of it and the type of injury. It attempted to detention as comfortable as possible until the injured treated in this way heal or strengthen the bones in correct alignment. Because of the inflammatory process that accompanies the injury, and deterioration of the detention, it is sometimes necessary to change it, always with the caution that the broken bone being treated is not descoloque. TYPES OF DETENTION      Assets are applied in different shapes and sizes depending on its purpose. For forearm fractures, immobilization may extend above the elbow or eliminate it. Similarly, fixed assets for the treatment of fractures of the leg can extend over the knee or below the finish. Some rise and fixed leg is placed a device in the heel for walking on it, with or without poles, but your doctor will recommend that you use a cane or crutches to help him walk with his leg immobilized, it will explain how can "use" the broken bone while the healing process. CARE TO BE TAKEN FROM WITH PROPERTY        For the treatment to be successful by assets, you should follow the instructions from your Doctor. The following information is to be interpreted only as a guide intended to provide general rules and does not replace the advice given by your Doctor or trauma.      Inflammation in the injured area is common at the beginning, and can produce pressure inside the plaster, so that in the first 48 hours of placement of the note was probably the feeling of being too tight. To reduce inflammation: • Raise the injured part above the heart, placing it on the pillow or on other media (it can be done by lifting the leg while lying down or lifting the arm, if these areas are affected). • Apply cold to the detention. This has been placed on a plastic bag. You can also use commercial ice packs, and keep on it. In this case we must ensure that the form of detention, because the package is a rigid container that only contacts with the detention area in a close and may be ineffective. To protect the freezing-dry until two or three days for plaster, and generally less-synthetic materials: • handle with care. • Keep it dry and uncovered. You can use a thin towel, if necessary, to prevent the ice pack is wet. • Do not walk on the detention, if it is a leg-up it is completely dry. • Take care with support in areas or hard edges that can make or "dented". WARNING SIGNS AFTER APPLICATION OF IMMOBILIZATION      In most cases you can expect to have only minor problems related to accommodation plaster. Sometimes problems may be more important than going to advise your Doctor. If you experience any of the following signs, contact your doctor as soon as possible: • Increased pain, which can be caused by the swelling or due to excessive pressure of the detention. • Numbness and discomfort in the hand or foot, which can be caused by excessive pressure on the nerve tissues. • Inflammation and feeling pangs may be caused by undue pressure on the skin. • Swelling and edema excessive under detention, and may mean that the plaster is hampering blood circulation. • Changes in color of the detention, which may indicate a bleeding or discharge into the plaster. • Fever not associated with other diseases. If aircraft presents soft areas or breaks, or if you find it too loose or too tight, it is recommended to review their trauma. Your IMMOBILIZATION     After the first few days, which accommodates or adjusts to his detention, the same care in the best position to help the recovery of the injured area. • Keep dry. Moisture and dirt can soften and make it an effective medium to treat your injury. • You can use a plastic bag or special waterproof bags to keep it dry while you shower or bathe. • Keep it dry inside. While immobilization of fiberglass or plastic is more resistant to water than the traditional plaster, cotton used in its interior is not, causing (the humidity of it) skin irritation. • Avoid dirt within it.   • Do not remove the cotton padding inside. • Do not use sharp objects for scratching. • Do not cut or trim the ends of it.   • Inspect the skin around the restraint. If it becomes red or notice a foul odor, contact your doctor. • Inspect the cast regularly. If it breaks or soft areas appear, contact your doctor.     Finally, use common sense, protect their detention because she was protecting the injured area while healing. Although the cast is an old invention, the fixed assets are now the primary way to treat fractures and other injuries of the musculo-skeletal system. While it may seem uncomfortable at first, you can allow the activities of their daily lives without too much discomfort. The key to its effectiveness is its proper care, without it, the cast can not take care of you