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UNIT 6 – Orthopedic Technologist

CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION

2. MATERIALS USED IN THE PLASTER ROOM
2.1 History
2.2 Plaster of Paris Bandages
2.3 Plaster of Paris Casts
2.4 Resin Based Casting Materials
2.5 Sheet Materials
2.6 Other Materials
2.7 Indications for Use of the Various Materials

3. COMPLICATIONS AND DANGERS IN PLASTERING
3.1 Natural Processes After Injury
3.2 Prevention of Complications
3.3 The Consequences of Swelling
3.4 Compartment Syndrome
3.5 Direct Effects of Pressure
3.6 The Effects of Heat

4. RISKS IN REMOVAL OF PLASTERS
4.1 Cutting
4.2 Indenting
4.3 Penetration by Instruments
4.4 Dust
4.5 Noise

5. CHANGING PLASTERS

6. BREAKAGES AND REPAIRS

7. WEDGING TECHNIQUE

8. RECORD KEEPING

8.1 Cast Register
8.2 Other Records

9. LEGAL OBLIGATIONS TO PATIENTS

10. COMMUNICATING WITH PATIENTS

11. WALKING AIDS
11.1 Sticks
11.2 Crutches
11.3 Frames
11.4 Ferruling

12. SAFETY IN THE WORKPLACE
12.1 Handling Technique

13. FIRST AID
13.1 Calling help
13.2 What to do if a patient collapses
13.3 ABC
13.4 The recovery position
13.5 Choking
13.6 Fits
13.7 Diabetes
13.8 Burns and scalds
13.9 Electrocution