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	Cast Care Information on Healthline
		A cast is a rigid dressing used to immobilize a fractured bone or soft tissue injury.
		Body casts are used to prevent movement of the vertebrae of the back and may be used after a traumatic injury to the spine or a surgical repair of the vertebrae.
		Patients in a hip cast or body cast should be repositioned every two hours during the first 24 hours to allow even drying of the cast and every two hours when awake thereafter to avoid developing pressure sores on the skin.
	www.healthline.com /galecontent/cast-care (1015 words)

	GORE PROCEL® Cast Liner: Cast History
		When the cast dried, the plugs were removed to allow ventilation and outlets for swelling.
		Although this cast had to be kept dry, and was still heavy and burdensome for patients to wear, "Plaster of Paris" bandages remained the standard casting material for more then one hundred years.
		The development of fiberglass casting tape made it possible to produce a cast that was light and durable, permitting greater patient mobility.
	www.castliner.com /hist.html (410 words)

	plaster casting. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-05 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		One employs a waste mold, another a piece mold (both plaster of paris), and the third a gelatin mold; all reproduce the original clay or wax model executed by the sculptor.
		Plaster casts are used not only for the creation of new sculptures, but also for the numerous replicas of famous marble or stone statues.
		In another sense of the term, plaster casting refers to the surgical technique of encasing in a plaster-of-Paris cast any part of the body in which bones are broken so that the bones may set smoothly without interference by motion, jarring, or physical shock.
	www.bartleby.com /65/pl/plasterc.html (252 words)

	USG - drying plaster casts, gypsum heat and humidity control
		For uniform results and optimum physical properties, plaster casts must be properly dried, done by transferring excess water in the cast to the surrounding air.
		Once the surface of the cast is up to air temperature, the rest of the free water in the cast evaporates slowly, coming to the surface where, as vapor, it is swept away.
		The main physical limitation in drying a plaster cast is the maximum temperature at which the dryer can operate and not calcine the cast.
	www.plastermaster.com /usg/drying.htm (1293 words)

	Orthopedic cast - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		A cast is a shell, frequently made from plaster, encasing a limb (or, in some cases, large portions of the body) to hold a broken bone (or bones) in place until it has healed.
		Cotton and plaster casting material,(plaster cast) 4 ply.
		The turnbuckle cast had no single configuration, and could be as small as a body jacket split in half, or could include the head, one or both legs to the knees or feet, and/or one arm to the elbow or wrist depending on the whim of the doctor.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Cast_(orthopedic) (3009 words)

	Glossary of sculpting - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		A modern method of casting sculptures in which the casting material is a resin mixed with powdered bronze.
		A plaster cast is a copy of a sculpture, which is cast in plaster.
		A method of casting typically used for casting wrought iron, in which the mould is constructed from compacted sand.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Plaster_cast (1279 words)

	FAQs
		Our castings are produced using a plaster mold casting process, which simulates a production die casting for prototyping eventual die castings.
		After the establishment of parting lines (the same parting lines used by the die casting process), slurry plaster is poured onto the tooling halves, allowed to solidify, extracted, dried, rejoined and molten material is introduced.
		The plaster cast process allows the casting of thin walls (.040" in aluminum and magnesium and.025" in zinc).
	www.apcast.com /html/faqs.html (445 words)

	ArtLex on Plaster
		Plaster can be painted when dry, or mixed with pigments while still wet, as in fresco painting.
		The term plaster is sometimes used as a synonym for stucco, which is the finest and whitest type of plaster used for modeling and molding.
		In order to bond plaster to a flat surface such as a sheet of plywood, obtain a strong wire-screen material, and staple it to the wood, intentionally leaving gaps between some of the wood and the screen.
	www.artlex.com /ArtLex/p/plaster.html (984 words)

	Plaster Track Casting Procedure - Beartracker's Animal Tracks Den
		If it is cast in mud, the mud may hold it firmly You may need to carefully dig out some of the mud or soil from beneath the cast before lifting it.
		When you clean a plaster cast, do not scrub too hard with a brush as this will erode away the plaster and take the details of the track with it.
		If you are casting a print in fine dry dust, you may need to make the mixture a little more runny so the weight of the plaster doesn't destroy the fine details of the track.
	www.bear-tracker.com /plastertracks.html (1723 words)

	Plaster cast mold and liner - Patent 5085211
		An improved method and apparatus is disclosed for constructing a stronger body cast using a mold and a replaceable liner to provide a passage for the elimination of bodily wastes and to further protect the cast from being soiled by bodily wastes.
		After the cast hardens, a hole must be drilled or sawed into the cast to provide an opening for the elimination of the patient's bodily wastes.
		It is a further object of this invention to provide cast mold liners which are replaceable by the patient or the health care provider and which serve to protect the cast from soiling during the elimination of waste by the patient.
	www.freepatentsonline.com /5085211.html (2090 words)

	History
		A concrete Dancer was cast at GMU in 2004 from our plaster cast taken from an ancient Greek carved marble relief in Athens. Casting is a process by which a sculpture or a relief is reproduced through the use of molds.
		Chipped areas were filled, and a wooden frame was built around the plaster cast to contain the poured latex rubber that would form the one-piece mold.
		The cast in the mother mold was slowly inverted, and the mold was removed, revealing a pristine white cement cast of the Dancer in her flowing dress.
	chnm.gmu.edu /courses/mattusch/plaster/index_files/Page336.htm (429 words)

	Cast Care
		The cast will feel warm for approximately 20 minutes while it is drying, due to the chemical reaction between the water and the casting material, no matter what the temperature of the water.
		Covering the cast or splint (i.e.,coat sleeve in the winter) while it is still wet and warm may lead to burns.
		NORMAL cast odor is caused by the mixture of sloughed off skin combined with dirt and sweat, which is trapped inside, due to lack of normal friction.
	www.shs.unc.edu /library/articles/castcare.html (857 words)

	USG - united states gypsum - plaster and hydrocal cement
		Plaster moldings, cornices and interior trims were once very popular in Europe, as well as in the United States.
		Because of a slight brownish cast in the slurry, this plaster is not recommended for casting "white" objects.
		The casting process involves: proper proportioning and mixing of plaster with water; pouring (or otherwise placing) the mixture in molds; allowing it to set up hard; trimming and smoothing; drying, and finally, decorating the casts.
	www.plastermaster.com /usg (1413 words)

	Plaster Casts
		When the cast is nearly dry, scratch on the back of it the place, date, and your name, and, if you know it, the name of the animal responsible for the track.
		Before the plaster cast is quite set, a loop of string or wire can be inserted into it at the back so that the cast can subsequently be hung up in the Troop room.
		Otherwise, if casts are to be kept in good condition for any length of time, they should be stored in a flat box such as a butterfly case.
	www.inquiry.net /outdoor/skills/tracking/21_plaster.htm (1625 words)

	Architectural Plaster Cast Shapes
		Description: Homedodo manufactures fine quality ornamental plaster moldings in glass fibre reinforced gypsum(GRG) such as elegant plaster cornice moldings, ceiling roses and domes, and ornament, classical columns, corbels and capitals, pediments, wall niches, fireplace mantels, panel moulding and brackets.
		Hundreds of made to order plaster mouldings as well as custom manufacturing to your drawings and specifications are available.
		Cast stone fireplaces, balustrade, columns, landscape walls, and architectural elements and decorations.
	www.buildingtradesdir.com /html/architectural_plaster_cast_sha.html (620 words)

	The Children's Hospital at Westmead - Parents - Plaster cast or backslab care instructions for patients and their carers
		Plaster cast or backslab care instructions for patients and their carers
		Avoid damage to the cast by not walking on it or resting it on hard surfaces while the plaster is drying.
		If the cast becomes loose, cracked, and soft or is no longer keeping the injured body part immobilised, please report to your nearest Emergency Department.
	www.chw.edu.au /parents/factsheets/plasterj.htm (540 words)

	Children First for Health - Teens - Hospital - Treatments & tests - Plaster casts
		You need to wear the plaster cast to keep part of your body in the right place – it'll stop you moving about so easily, but it will give a better result in the end.
		Exercise all your joints that are not in the plaster cast – for instance, wiggle your fingers and toes regularly.
		Keep the plaster cast dry – this could mean not having a bath, but you can still wash the bits of you not covered by the cast with a sponge or flannel.
	www.childrenfirst.nhs.uk /teens/hospital/treatment/plaster_casts.html (415 words)

	Cast Care - health information
		Your new fiberglass cast is an improvement over the traditional, heavy plaster casts in relation to both comfort and strength.
		That means while the cast is drying, you must hold your arm or leg in the positions that your physician applied the cast.
		When the cast is being removed, you may feel a little warmth or tingling, but that's all.
	www.mckinley.uiuc.edu /Handouts/cast_care.html (775 words)

	Artistic Body Casting - Capture the memory of your pregnancy with a plaster cast of your body.
		Artistic Body Casting - Capture the memory of your pregnancy with a plaster cast of your body.
		Capture the memory of your pregnancy with a plaster cast of your body.
		The completed cast can be done in natural white, enhanced with a special finish, or custom dressed.
	artisticbodycasting.com /index.html (47 words)

	Cool Cast Facts (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		If your cast isn't waterproof and it gets wet, it may lose its strength and no longer be able to keep the injured bone in place.
		If you notice the cast is causing your fingers or toes to turn white, purple, or blue, tell a parent right away.
		The person removing your cast may demonstrate this by letting the saw rub right against his or her skin.
	www.kidshealth.org /kid/feel_better/things/casts_p2.html (776 words)

	BNG Life Casting -- Cast Your Own Hand
		For using the dowel as a handle to manage the casting when it's just finished, it's safe, but if you were going to put a screw into the dowel to fasten your casting, you need to rough up the dowel or it won't stay put.
		After I'd poured the plaster, I used the skewer to hold the spring in place until the plaster was thickening.
		Plaster is very brittle, and also pretty soft, so the spring wasn't in too much danger of getting damaged.
	www.bnglifecasting.com /diy/hand/index.html (2946 words)

	Treatments: Plaster cast - WrongDiagnosis.com
		Plaster cast: Protective plaster encasing (often for fractures)
		Count: Plaster cast is listed as a: treatment for 8 conditions; alternative treatment for 8 conditions; preventive treatment for 0 conditions; research treatment for 0 conditions.
		Plaster cast as a treatment: The following list of conditions have 'Plaster cast' or similar listed as a treatment in our database:
	www.wrongdiagnosis.com /treat/plaster_cast.htm (166 words)

	THE PLASTER-CASTER!!!!
		I did not have a bodycast available the day I shot the video footage of this plaster casting tutorial, that is why the bicep armor is by itself.
		The technique for pulling plaster casts from any sculpture is the same whether you work on a mannequin or make parts separately (like shown here.) Just modify the technique as you work.
		This will help keep excess plaster from spilling over and damaging the opposite side of the sculpture that we are not casting.
	www.studiocreations.com /howto/plastermolds/plastering.html (802 words)

	Cast Care
		Before casting material is applied (plaster or fiberglass), a "stockinette" is usually placed on the skin where the cast begins and ends (at the hand and near the elbow for a wrist cast).
		The cast will usually begin to feel hard about 10-15 minutes after it is put on, but it takes much longer to be fully dry and hard.
		A plaster cast is made from rolls or pieces of dry muslin that have starch or dextrose and calcium sulfate added.
	www.emedicinehealth.com /cast_care/page3_em.htm (465 words)

	Archicast architectural casting
		Archicast works nationally as well as locally (the Midsouth) on ornamental plaster and cast stone for restoration and new construction projects.
		This is actually a laminated slush casting with fiberglass reinforcing for a beautiful surface and great fracture resistance.
		We usually use casting plaster on the surface, for workability, and laminate for strength with Hydrocal.
	www.archicast.com /index.html (472 words)

	Looking after your child’s plaster cast - Family factsheets - GOSH and ICH
		Your child needs a plaster cast to keep a particular part of the body immobile.
		Do exercise all joints that are not in the plaster cast, for instance, fingers and toes.
		While your child is in plaster, he or she should not feel any pain, but may feel uncomfortable.
	www.gosh.nhs.uk /factsheets/families/F010069/index.html (615 words)

	EEK! - Cool Stuff - Make a plaster cast of things in nature.
		If the object you want to cast is thick, like a pinecone, then leave the clay thick.
		Once the plaster is set, remove the tape from the cardboard ring and carefully peel the cardboard away from the plaster cast.
		You can make casts of those, too, using the same steps but without the clay -- put a wall around the imprint with cardboard, pour in the plaster, and you'll have a cast of an animal's footprint.
	www.dnr.state.wi.us /org/caer/ce/eek/cool/ameliacasts.htm (351 words)

	PlasterCasting (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		These pictures show the first plaster cast hand of the 2001-2002 school year using dental alginate as the mold-making material.
		I began mixing plaster of paris according to package directions as soon as the alginate began to set up in the cups.
		When the plaster had dried, students gently turned the cup upside down, slit the styrofoam on one side, and began peeling away the cup and the alginate.
	www.art-rageous.net /PlasterCasting.html (454 words)

	The premier leg cast, cast fetish foot fetish site
		The traditional leg cast, a plaster cast with walking heel, has itself been replaced in North America by the more common fiberglass cast and walking shoe.
		In this community, tradition dies hard, and leg casts made of plaster with walking heels seem to be preferred.
		Leg Casts seem to be the topic of widest interest, particularly plaster casts, long leg casts and short leg casts with walking heels.
	members.aol.com /vidcast2 (812 words)

	Plaster Information for Southwestern Ohio
		Well, that may be a bit of an overstatement, but in the United States, plaster technology has been here since the days of the pilgrims.
		When vandals set fire to an Dayton apartment stairway recently, the owner attributes the full coat plaster with not only minimizing damage to the property, but possibly saving the lives of those asleep on the upper floor.
		Plaster Information for Southwestern OH \| Ornamental and cast plaster \| Veneer and Venetian plaster \| Spray acoustic plaster, fireproofing, and insulation \| EIFS and prefab panels \| Solarcrete Insulated Building System \| Plaster: A History \| Directory of Related Links
	www.plasterinfo.org (574 words)

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