Cast Removal
Acast can be removed in two ways: by soaking in
warm vinegar-water solution until it dissolves, or by
Figure 2-3.-Applying a short leg cast.
cutting. To remove by cutting, cast cutters, spreaders,
and bandage scissors are necessary. Cuts are
made laterally and medially along the
long axis of the cast, then widened
with the use of spreaders. The padding is
then cut with the scissors.
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