How to Cover a Cast on a Hand
Things You'll Need
- Medium plastic bag
- Medical tape
- Towel
Instructions
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Clean and dry the exposed skin around the cast with a damp towel. The area must be clean before being covered to prevent infection.
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Place the hand into a medium-or appropriate sized- plastic bag so that the entire cast is covered. Leave excess plastic past the edge of the cast. Bread bags, small trash bags are good sized bags to cover a hand.
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Tape the edge of the plastic with medical tape, securing the bag to the skin. The tape will be directly on the skin. This prevents water from getting underneath the plastic and dripping onto the cast. Make sure the skin is completely dry before applying the tape, as it will not stick well to moist skin.
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Enjoy the water, your hand is now water resistant!
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