Description

Fixoband is a fast setting plaster of Paris based mass, spread on a 100% bleached cotton gauze.

Features & Benifits:

Indications:

Immobilization of all types of fractures where rigid, external immobilization is required and judged suitable by a qualified professional.

Additional information

Size	7.5 cm x 270 cm, 10 cm x 270 cm, 15 cm x 270 cm, 20cm x 270 cm
Pcs/Box	12

Precaution:

Exotherm: Plaster of Paris generates heat during setting reaction which can be felt by the patient. the patient should be instructed to report any pain, numbness, irritation or burning sensation. If the patient report any of the previous, remove the cast immediately. Inspect the cast to determine the cause of the above symptoms before re-casting. Burn injury may result from improper cast application or failure to observe precautions during and after setting reaction.
- Factors that may lead to excessive exotherm include:
  - Dip water above 25 degree Celsius.
  - Overly thick cast
  - Under-saturation of the plaster
  - Not changing dip water frequently
  - High room or dry bandage temperature.
  - Use of elastic bandage or blanket
  - Resting the cast on a pillow or mattress.
Caution should be taken to ensure that the cast is not applied too tightly. Constrictions may result in impaired vascular flow and nerve function.
Do not allow the patient to get the cast wet or allow foreign objects enter the cast.
Immersion time should not exceed 3-4 seconds, longer immersion time makes the bandage sticky and prolongs setting time.

Apply the cast padding e.g: Pharma-Undercast over the entire area to be immobilized. Do not apply the plaster bandage directly to the skin.
Hold the bandage loosely at a slight angle and submerge vertically into a clean room temperature water for 3-4 seconds.
Squeeze bandage to remove excess water.
- Note: Change the water between each application of bandages as this will interfere with the correct wetting-out.
Apply the bandage to the pre-padded extremity by using a spiral motion, overlapping each turn 1/3 to 1/2 the width of the bandage, while gently rubbing each layer into the previous layer to form a solid, well laminated cast.
Mold and position as indicated by the physician.
Use a standard oscillating cast saw with a sharp blade for removal.