🪚 Cast Saw Injury Basics . 📚 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 . 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 . 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 . 👇 Had a Cast Saw Injury? SHARE your experience & tips . . 🎥 @dm_barragan @romatsymbaliuk @explainingeverythings