Practicals · Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation · External/Non-invasive Interventions
Plaster of Paris (POP) application and casting techniques
- Type
- Procedure
- Curriculum level
- Independently (NMC); B1 (DNB)
- Also called
- POP casting, plaster casting
Videos and resources
- VideoHow to Apply a Below Knee Cast Using Plaster of Paris7:18
- VideoPlaster of Paris Wrist Circular Cast Application4:44
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Links point to material published by others; SolvedPGSS does not host it. Check any technique against your department's protocol before you use it on a patient.
Where the curriculum asks for it
“Plaster of Paris application techniques, precautions, check-out” ( NMC curriculum, page 15)
“Plaster of Paris application techniques, strapping, splinting” ( NMC curriculum, page 8)
“POP casting” ( NBEMS DNB curriculum, page 20)
“Plaster of Paris techniques” ( NBEMS DNB curriculum, page 17)