🪚 Cast Saw Injury Basics
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📚 Research suggests nearly ALL clinicians have dealt w/ unintentional blade-to-skin contact during #castremoval. The reality? Experience and education alone don’t always prevent contact. A 3-year study of 23,615 cast removals found:
- 1.23 injuries per 1000 removals #Orthopedics
- Highest risk: Emergency department, night shifts
- Key factors: Provider inexperience, patient sedation, poor blade maintenance
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New technologies like the Cast Saw Injury Protection System (CSIPS) provide real-time feedback, reducing blade-to-skin contact by 70-90%. The innovative #castsaw systems use:
- Conductive stockinette
- Audiovisual alarms
- Temperature monitoring
- Contact duration tracking
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Cast Removal Tips:
✅ Use the “in-and-out” technique
✅ Maintain sharp blades
✅ Consider patient factors (age, cooperation)
✅ Stay focused, take your time
✅ Regular equipment maintenance
While cast saws are designed to cut rigid materials while sparing soft tissue, proper technique is crucial and patient safety starts with provider awareness
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