Medical Plaster Liner: A Key Accessory for Plaster and Polyurethane Bandages
When patients require plaster bandages or polyurethane bandages for fracture fixation, comfort and safety are just as important as immobilization. The medical plaster liner is a specially designed accessory that enhances patient comfort, prevents complications, and improves treatment efficiency.
What is a Medical Plaster Liner?
A plaster liner is an auxiliary medical product placed between the external fixation device—such as a plaster cast, splint, or polyurethane bandage—and the patient’s skin. Its primary role is to prevent heat burns during the solidification of plaster or polyurethane bandages, making it especially beneficial for patients with closed fractures who need long-term immobilization.
Main Functions & Benefits
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Prevents Heat Burns – Reduces the risk of skin damage caused by the heat generated when plaster hardens.
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Protects the Skin – Helps avoid pressure sores, ischemic contractures, ulcers, and skin infections that may result from tight plaster compression.
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Supports Proper Bone Positioning – Minimizes the risk of fracture misalignment due to untimely plaster replacement.
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Improves Breathability & Comfort – The multi-hole breathable design increases skin ventilation, reducing itching and discomfort.
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Cost-Effective & Time-Saving – Less frequent plaster replacement lowers patient expenses and reduces doctor workload.
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Replaces Traditional Liners – More effective than traditional paper or cotton liners, offering better results and longer-lasting protection.
Usage Instructions
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Preparation – Wrap the injured area with sterile medical gauze.
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Placement – Place the plaster liner (un-inflated and kept flat) outside the gauze and secure it with a plaster bandage or splint.
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Adjustment – During follow-up visits (about one week later), check the swelling of the limb. Instead of replacing the plaster, inflate the liner’s airbag to adjust tightness while monitoring peripheral blood flow.
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Ongoing Care – Inflate or adjust multiple times as swelling changes, always under a doctor’s guidance.