What is Gypsona bandage?
Gypsona Plaster Bandages remain the industry standard for making a fast, strong support shell specially in lifecasting applications. Gypsona Bandages are immersed in water and layered over cured Body Double™, Body Double™ SILK silicone mold rubber or Alja-Safe™ Acrobat alginate.
How do you apply Gypsona plaster bandages?
Method of use Prior to application, the first 10-15 cm of the bandage should be unrolled to enable the rapid location of the end after dipping. The bandage is held lightly in one hand, and immersed at an angle of 45 ° in water at a temperature of 20-25 °C, until bubbling ceases.
What is Gypsona plaster?
Gypsona plaster of Paris bandage is made from a specially woven leno cloth, uniformly impregnated with the finest quality, fast setting plaster of Paris that produces an even cast with an excellent finish. The bandage is spooled on a round core for superior bandage and stability whilst handling.
Can you reinforce plaster with plaster bandages?
This will be a reinforcement bandage which you will place all around the edge of your plaster bandage shell to reinforce the edges. In addition, plaster bandages may be applied on the body to create a mold in itself. It will provide less detail than an alginate or silicone mold, but it make for an easier application.
How long does it take plaster wrap to dry?
After the plaster bandages have been completely applied, it is necessary to let the bandages cure solid. This will usually take about 7 – 10 minutes.
How does plaster of paris bandage work?
When plaster of Paris dries off it becomes porous which helps to maintain patient’s skin free from moisture.
How do you make plaster of Paris unbreakable?
To make the plaster of Paris stronger and more durable, you can mix it with glue. Pour 1 ¼ cup of water in a mixing bowl and add ¼ cup of glue and mix it. Slowly pour two cups of plaster of Paris into the mixture. Let the plaster rest for about five minutes before mixing it again.
Why is my plaster of Paris cracking?
First it could be shrinkage that comes when plaster and render dries, or it could be weather erosion, or moisture movement, or thermal expansion that causes expansion and then shrinkage. In short, any traditional plaster or render, without proper supporting materials will always crack.
Can I sleep with crepe bandage on?
Please remove compression bandages at night while sleeping. for best results. As swelling reduces it may be necessary to adjust compression bandage. Consistent elevation will accelerate healing process.