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UNIT 6 – Section Objectives

AIM

The aim of this module is to provide you with information about a number of specialist
subjects related to your professional practice in the plaster room.

OBJECTIVES

At the end of this unit you should be able to:

1. Describe the composition of plaster of Paris, polyurethane casting materials and sheet
splinting products.
2. Compare and contrast the ways in which splints are constructed using the different
materials.
3.. Make decisions about when to use the different casting materials.
4. List the hazards and complications of casting.
5. List the procedures which minimize the risks of casting.
6. Describe how compartment syndrome may occur, how it may be prevented and how to
initiate treatment.
7. Recognize the direct effects of pressure and describe how to prevent these.
8. List the anatomical areas where pressure effects are most likely to occur.
9. Describe the risks caused by the production of heat in the casting process.
10. List the dangers of removing casts and describe ways of minimizing such risks.
11. List the dangers in changing casts and describe how to anticipate these dangers.
12. Describe how to instigate a sound repair of a damaged cast.
13. List the principles of cast wedging.
14. List the reasons why written records should be kept and list the basic information
required to be kept on record.
15. Describe the legal obligations you have to patients and fellow professionals.
16. Communicate essential information to patients both verbally and in writing.
17. List the basic principles of first aid and describe where you may obtain further training.
18. List the range of walking aids available and describe how to fit and measure a patient for an
appropriate device.
19. Describe your obligations about acquiring lifting skills.
20. Describe the most efficient lifting methods and explain why these are more efficient than others.