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Week 2 - Bandaging and Limb Immobilization
Why must casting material not contact the skin and why is padding minimal to moderate?
A
To prevent allergic reaction and because padding increases cost
B
To avoid pressure points and tissue necrosis; minimal-moderate padding prevents slippage while avoiding excessive bulk that loosens cast
C
To allow better radiographs and because padding interferes with cast hardening
D
To make cast lighter and reduce thermal injury