What happens if you get a cast wet?
What happens if you get a cast wet?
If you get a cast wet, irritation and infection of the skin could develop. Talk to your doctor about how to care for your cast. If the cast does get wet, you may be able to dry out the inside padding with a hair dryer (use a low heat setting and blow the air through the outside of the cast).
How do I keep my legs dry in the shower?
Plastic Bag Other good options are bread bags or small trash bags. These can be sealed at the top either with some tape or a rubber band. A rubber band allows the bag to be reused, and it is also much gentler on your skin. Be sure to check the bag for holes, and do not try to submerge the cast.
Can you shower with a band aid?
In the first week after surgery, you can take a shower if your health care provider says it’s okay. Showering requires a little extra protection for your wound. Keep the wound dry with waterproof bandages that seal on all four sides. This will help keep water from leaking into your wound.
How do you keep your fingers dry in the shower?
If you need to keep a bandaged hand dry in the shower, protect it with a rubber glove secured with waterproof tape to avoid leaks. 2. Try plastic wrap. If the placement of the dressing means a bag is no use, try plastic wrap.
Should I cover a cut in the shower?
Don’t get your wound wet in the bath or shower. This keeps the wound too wet and can spread bacteria from other parts of your body into the wound. You can keep your wound dry by using a cast/wound protector or using Press-N-Seal plastic wrap to cover the wound area then tape a kitchen trash bag over the wound/dressing.
How do I protect my dressing in the shower?
Keeping stitches dry
- cover your stitches when you have a shower, with a waterproof dressing – you may be able to use a rubber glove or plastic bag if they will cover your wound.
- have a wash standing in a bath tub, using a cloth to clean yourself and avoiding your stitches.
How do you wash your hands with a bandaid?
Wash around the Band-Aid to avoid getting it wet. Either that or just wash as normal and replace the Band-Aid after you’ve dried your hands. It really doesn’t need to stay secure if you have another Band-Aid.