Open AccessTo Cast, to Saw, and Not to Injure: Can Safety Strips Decrease Cast Saw Injuries?
Author(s) -
Natalie C. Stork,
Rachel L. Lenhart,
Blaise A. Nemeth,
Kenneth J. Noonan,
Matthew A. Halanski
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
clinical orthopaedics and related research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.178
H-Index - 204
eISSN - 1528-1132
pISSN - 0009-921X
DOI - 10.1007/s11999-016-4723-5
Subject(s) - medicine , strips , safety equipment , cast iron , composite material , materials science , engineering , operations management
Placement and removal of fiberglass casts are among the more-common interventions performed in pediatric orthopaedic surgery offices. However, cast removal is associated with abrasive injuries and burns from the oscillating cast saw, and these injuries can occur even when the cast is removed by experienced personnel. It is unknown whether an added barrier, such as a safety strip, can mitigate injuries from blade-to-skin contact during cast removal with the oscillating saw.