Fiberglass takes 2-3 days to dry completely.

Stockinette may be the first layer of cast applied.

Plaster will feel hard in approximately 4 minutes.

Fiberglass is lighter than plaster.

Moving the cast saw in and out with brisk movements.

Casts with gortex cast lining.

A burning point under the cast may indicate an abnormal pressure point.

Skin irritation is especially common at the edges of fiberglass casts.

Fracture reduction may be lost as swelling subsides.

Early signs of compartment syndrome include pallor, pulselessness and paresthesia.