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Follow each step below to help you decide
what you need for your waterproof cast.
A waterproof cast is simply made up of two parts. Waterproof Padding and Fiberglass casting tape. Both of those component are waterproof materials. Our Kits are waterproof padding only. However you can also add fiberglass casting tape to the kit. Read below.
Step #1. Choose the type of padding option you prefer,
(FORM FIT or Traditional ROLLS) see picture below.
You have the option to either choose a single one piece design (left) or to use the traditional roll method (right). (Most customers choose the form fit for a less bulky cast. However, you may want more padding and protection of your arm so the roll method is the way to go. The form fit kit, comes with a form fit liner and 1 roll of padding for the elbow and up. make sure your doctor is given instructions (SEE BELOW) and knows that the form fit liner is for the forearm and the extra roll is for the elbow one up. If your thumb needs immobilized you may need to choose the rolls. Small children will not fit the form fit method.) NOTE: The padding only comes in WHITE. The color choice, is available when you choose to add fiberglass casting tape to the kit. Also the form fit liner can be cut for a desired fit. Your cast technician will know this.
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Form Fit Single Liner |
Padding in Roll form  |
Step#2. Each kit comes with deflex protective strip (already included in kit).
This strip is used under the cast during cast removal.
This helps to prevent skin contact with the cast saw during removal.
*INFANT -5yrs only comes with 1ft of deflex, the other larger kits come with 2ft. of deflex.
Step#3. Now to CHOOSE the correct size amounts for the patient.
If you choose the FORM FIT SINGLE LINER above you have the following sizes:
Pediatric (Infant to 5yrs) - Not recommended, please use roll form method instead of form fit.
Child (6 yrs-10 yrs)- 1 SMALL FORM FIT LINER & 1 roll 2" Procel.
Teen (11-16 yrs) - 1 MEDIUM FORM FIT LINER & 1 roll 3" Procel.
Female adult (17 - up) - 1 MEDIUM FORM FIT LINER & 1 roll 3" Procel.
Adult male (17 - up)- 1 LARGE FORM FIT LINER & 1 roll 3" Procel.
* Be sure to tell your cast tech, the roll is to be used to complete the cast past the elbow.
* if your child is above average size, move to the next higher level.
* Let your cast tech know they can always trim any excess liner to make the correct fit.
If you choose the ROLL PADDING OPTION above you have the following sizes:
Pediatric (Infant to 5yrs)- Kit includes 3-rolls 2" Procel Waterproof Cast Padding.
Child (6 yrs-10 yrs)- Kit Includes 2 rolls 3" Procel & 2 rolls 2" Procel Waterproof Cast Padding.
Teen (11-16 yrs) - Kit Includes 3 rolls -3" Procel & 1 roll 2" Procel Waterproof Cast Padding.
Female adult (17 - up) - Kit Includes 3 rolls -3" Procel & 1 roll 2" Procel Waterproof Cast Padding.
Adult male (17 - up) - Kit Includes 4 rolls -3" Procel Waterproof Cast Padding.
Step#4. Adding Fiberglass casting tape to your kit (EXTRA CHARGE ADD ON) and Choose the Color of tape.
(Note: Doctors do carry this in their office. However, they may not have the color you want or they could run out of it. This way you guarantee you have the color you want.)
YOU MUST ADD CAST TAPE TO THE KIT IT IS NOT INCLUDED AUTOMATICALLY ADDED,
IT IS AN EXTRA CHARGE ADD ON ABOVE.
This is the outer hard shell of the cast. (You must choose this as an add on, it is extra in price.)
We often have more color choices than your doctor may be able to provide for you. So you may want to add the casting tape to your kit.
YOU MUCH ADD THIS ABOVE Choose this add on as if you want casting tape to come with your kit.
Pediatric (Infant to 5yrs) 3-2" rolls of fiberglass casting tape.
Child (6 yrs-10 yrs) - 2-3" roll and 1-2" rolls of fiberglass casting tape.
Teen (11-16 yrs) - 2-3" roll and 2-2" rolls of fiberglass casting tape.
Female adult (17 - up) - 3-3" roll and 1-2" rolls of fiberglass casting tape.
Adult male (17 - up) - 3-3" roll and 1-2" rolls of fiberglass casting tape.
Step #5.Downloading the instructions and taking them to your doctor.
We have decided to save our trees and only offer the instructions via download to computer. The following link provides you with complete information for application.
GORE PROCEL® Cast Liner, formerly known as GORE Cast Liner, is a unique waterproof, breathable cast padding that allows you to continue your normal routine at home and at work without worrying about keeping your cast dry. Used in place of cotton underneath a fiberglass cast, GORE PROCEL® Cast Liner allows you to:
Bathe or shower
Minimize cast odor and itching
Swim
Wash your hands
Bathe your children
Begin hydrotherapy
Wash the dishes, the car, the dog - without the hassle of trying to protect your cast from getting wet.
When a fiberglass cast padded with GORE PROCEL® Cast Liner gets wet, most of the water drains quickly out of the ends of your cast. The remaining moisture is warmed by body heat, becomes vapor and passes through the Cast Liner and fiberglass casting tape. No special drying is necessary.
Clinical experience throughout the country confirms GORE PROCEL® Cast Liner patients value the freedom of being able to get their cast wet. In fact, 98% of patients who have used GORE PROCEL® Cast Liner would recommend it to others. |
