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Performance Steps

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Smoothing casting material w/ palms

CAUTION: To reduce cast indentations, which can cause pressure sore to the patient's skin under the
cast, keep finger tips off the cast during application and molding process. If the patient feels pressure
sore or hot spots developing under the cast, the cast must be removed immediately.
b. Rub the cast material in the direction it was applied.
NOTE: Laminating the cast material fills in the pores which assist it providing strength to the cast.
c. Continue rubbing the cast until the tone/texture changes from a glossy/creamy color to a dull
white color. The white color of the cast indicates the curing process has started.
18. Apply reinforcement splint to volar aspect of cast(Refer to Figure 3-x).

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