| 摘要 |
The orthopedic airflow and waterproof cast padding material of this invention consists of an elongated pad with a top surface, a bottom surface, an inside edge having an overlap region and an outside edge. The pad is made with a water and air impermeable material, such as a thermal foam closed cell polyethylene. The elongated pad can be helically wrapped around a fractured limb to form a cast pad and an immobilizing waterproof cast when wrapped with an air and water permeable waterproof casting tape. The overlap region overlaps a previous wrap as the elongated pad is helically wrapped around a limb or area to be casted. A plurality of cushions project outward from the top surface of the elongated pad between the outside edge and the overlap region. The cushions are placed against the skin as the elongated pad is helically wrapped around a limb. A plurality of air channels between the cushions allow airflow across the top surface of the elongated pad and across the skin of the limb. The air channels also allow water and moisture to run off and out of the cast. A plurality of drain apertures through the elongated pad, located between the cushions and within the air channels, allows water to drain through the elongated pad and allows the cast to breathe.
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