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Performance Steps

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Begin webril application at the wrist

NOTE: The webril application is started at the wrist to provide an anchor and extra padding to the
ulnar styloid.

CAUTION: Keep the cast padding on the extremity throughout the application to avoid circulation
compromise of the patient's hand/fingers.
d. Continue through the palm ending 1/2 inch distal to the edge of the stockinette, back up the
forearm ending 1/2 inch proximal to the edge of the stockinette.(Refer to Figure 3-x).

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