tailieunhanh - báo cáo hóa học:" Factors contributing to the temperature beneath plaster or fiberglass cast material"

Tuyển tập các báo cáo nghiên cứu về hóa học được đăng trên tạp chí sinh học quốc tế đề tài : Factors contributing to the temperature beneath plaster or fiberglass cast material | Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research Research article BioMed Central Open Access Factors contributing to the temperature beneath plaster or fiberglass cast material Michael J Hutchinson and Mark R Hutchinson Address Department of Orthopaedics University of Illinois at Chicago Chicago Illinois USA Email Michael J Hutchinson - mjhutch@ Mark R Hutchinson - mhutch@ Corresponding author Published 25 February 2008 Received 3 June 2007 Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research 2008 3 10 doi 1749-799X-3-10 Accepted 25 February 2008 This article is available from http content 3 1 10 2008 Hutchinson and Hutchinson licensee BioMed Central Ltd. This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License http licenses by which permits unrestricted use distribution and reproduction in any medium provided the original work is properly cited. Abstract Background Most cast materials mature and harden via an exothermic reaction. Although rare thermal injuries secondary to casting can occur. The purpose of this study was to evaluate factors that contribute to the elevated temperature beneath a cast and more specifically evaluate the differences of modern casting materials including fiberglass and prefabricated splints. Methods The temperature beneath various types plaster fiberglass and fiberglass splints brands and thickness of cast material were measured after they were applied over thermometer which was on the surface of a single diameter and thickness PVC tube. A single layer of cotton stockinette with variable layers and types of cast padding were placed prior to application of the cast. Serial temperature measurements were made as the cast matured and reached peak temperature. Time to peak duration of peak and peak temperature were noted. Additional tests included varying the dip water temperature and assessing external insulating factors. Ambient .