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The CastCooler is a newly patented, orthopedic product technology which substantially improves the cast wearing experience. The CastCooler is used by the consumer in conjunction with a breathable orthopedic cast to remove moisture from the cast lining without touching the patient. This moisture causes bacterium to grow and results in cast odor and itch. No changes are required to the cast application process. The patient applies the device to the outside of the cast and connects a household vacuum.
FAQ:
What changes in cast application or preparation are needed to use the CastCooler?
None whatsoever. Apply the breathable orthopedic cast as you normally would.
Can the CastCooler be used by the cast technician immediately after cast application?
Yes. Apply the CastCooler immediately after cast application to remove the exothermic heat and residual moisture from the cast. (You may use the same vacuum in your cast technician’s office or the CastCooler-Vacuum available at www.castvac.com.) This will reduce the time necessary for your patients to wait for the cast to set and this is an excellent way to introduce your patients to the CastCooler and CastCooler-Vacuum.
How does the CastCooler work with a typical cotton cast liner?
The CastCooler dries cotton completely. It does not matter if the moisture is from perspiration, from accidental wetness while bathing or from a run through the sprinkler. The CastCooler removes moisture so bacteria growth is reduced. Without bacteria, odor and itch are reduced, patient comfort is increased.
How does the CastCooler work with washable cast liners such as W.L. Gore’s Procel®, 3M's Scotchcast™ Wet or Dry Cast Padding, BSN’s Delta-Dry ®, DeRoyal’s Waterpruf™, Ossur’s QUICKDRY™, etc?
The CastCooler and CastCooler-Vacuum combine to work ideally with washable cast liners by quickly drying the lining after swimming or bathing. Simply allow the excess water to drain from the cast then apply the CastCooler to the outside of the orthopedic cast. Connect the CastCooler-Vacuum and completely remove moisture in a fraction of the time it would take to air dry the washable lining.
How long does it take to completely dry a washable cast liner using a CastCooler after bathing or swimming?
The CastCooler and CastCooler-Vacuum will completely dry a washable cast liner in a fraction of the time of ambient drying. The actual time will vary depending upon different factors such as the qualities of each individual’s broken limb, cast thickness, moisture content, etc. Typically, a patient should be able to completely dry a washable cast lining in about 10 to 20 minutes. This compares with up to 2 hours (recent clinical results as reported in The Journal-Nat’t Assn. of Orthopedic Technologists (vol. 10 issue 1, cast study, pg 10) to dry the same lining when left to dry without the CastCooler.
Submitted by: RDungan
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Added: Mon Aug 27 2007
