Relief for Spica Cast Discomfort
- The Spica Cast Caregiver
- As a parent or grandparent, we understand that watching your child suffer in a Spica Cast for 6-8 weeks is extremely difficult and frustrating. Your child will have difficulty sleeping, is extremely uncomfortable and can become irritable. As a caregiver, you want to relieve their itching and discomfort, dry and freshen their cast. A lining that is continually moist from perspiration or urination causes bacterial growth resulting in itch, skin rash, smelly odor and extreme discomfort. Until now, there was no solution that addressed the root cause of spica cast discomfort which is moisture trapped in the cast lining.
- The CastCooler Will Provide Immediate Relief
- The CastCooler draws fresh air through the porous cast and the lining. This will dry the lining and keeps the patient's skin dry. The CastCooler brings immediate relief to the patient, allowing them to be more comfortable and to sleep better. When your child sleeps, you rest assured that you have provided relief from their discomfort.
- The Spica Cast Patient
- Spica Cast patients generally will experience itching, swelling and general discomfort. These symptoms results from the continually moist cast lining which is wet from perspiration, bathing or perhaps urination. These reasons make it difficult to keep a spica cast lining dry as you were instructed by your Doctor. The continually moist lining causes bacteria to grow resulting in itching and discomfort. Skin rash often results. The CastCooler brings immediate relief by drawing fresh air though the cast lining, keeping the lining dry and fresh. It is used for 10 minutes at a time and can be used as often as needed.
- What Causes Spica Cast Itching, Rash and Discomfort?
- Spica cast itch is caused by a continually moist lining and the bacterium that is growing in the lining of your spica cast. This can be especially true if accidental wetting or feces has soiled the spica cast.
- What Can be done to Relieve Spica Cast Itch and Rash?
- The most effective thing you can do is to keep you spica cast lining dry and clean...not an easy challenge. However, the CastCooler will bring relief for odor, itch and skin rash by keeping the spica cast lining dry. This is accomplished through regular use as needed to remove moisture that accumulates in the spica cast lining. The CastCooler use will help keep your cast clean, reduce odor, relieve itch and rash as bacteria growth is significantly reduced when moisture is not present.
- What Should I do if Spica Cast Odor Persists?
- You should not attempt to reduce spica cast odor by applying treatments to the cast, the lining or the skin. If spica cast odor is acute, see your doctor. You may have an infection or a skin condition known as maceration. Skin maceration occurs when the skin is continually wet or moist. One sign of skin infection or skin maceration can be acute spica cast odor. Both of these conditions can be serious and if you experience acute spica cast odor, you should contact your doctor immediately.
- CastCooler Supports Longstanding General Cast Care Instructions:
- "Keep cast clean and dry"
"Do not scratch skin under cast by inserting objects inside the cast"
"Never blow warm or hot air into cast"
"Do not put powders or lotions into cast to relieve itching" - Where can I buy the CastCooler?
- Right here on our Order Page.
Leading edge Orthopedic Clinics recognize the CastCooler benefit.
Premier Orthopedics - Colorado Springs, CO
Covenant Orthopedic Group - Lubbock, TX
Oklahoma Sports Science & Ortho - Edmond, OK
St Vinvents Ortho Asson. of Manhattan - New York, NY
Harbor Orhtopedic & Fracture Clinic - Aberdeen, WA
Oklahoma Sports and Orthopaedic Institute - Norman, OK
The Orthopedic Center - Manchester, NH
Pinehurst Surgical Clinic - Pinehurst, NC
Orthopaedic Specialists of Alabama - Birmingham, AL
UVA Orthopedics - Charlottesville, WV
Cornerstone Orthopaedics - Fort Oglethorpe, GA
East Texas Medical Center Orthopaedic Institute - Tyler, TX
Aurora Advanced Healthcare - Milwaulkee, WA
Valley Bone and Joint Clinic - Grand Forks, ND
Jerry N. Street, MD - Houston, TX
Shady Grove Orthopedic Associates - Rockville, MD
Dr. Jesse Silverman, Orthopaedic Surgery - Denville, NJ
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Jack's Dad's Story
I recently purchased your CastCooler for my 3 year old son Jack, who is in a Spica cast. On February 17th, Jack was running with friends in the gym of his pre-school when he tripped on the boots he was wearing and suffered a spiral fracture to his left femur. The itching started on the 3rd day after the cast was put on, and got so bad that it would wake him up from a deep sleep and would keep him up for hours. In searching for something, anything to provide him with some relief, I came across your web site...I am here to tell you that your product absolutely works and has made a very difficult situation much more manageable. I have attached a couple of photos of Jack using his beloved CastCooler and his 2 "assistants" (twin sister and older sister) helping him. Jack still has a long road ahead of him until he gets his cast off, but with the benefits of the CastCooler, the next 3 weeks will be a snap! Mike - Jack's Dad, Indianapolis, IN
Shane J. Ryan's Dad - Dublin, GA
My son's name is Ryan, he is 19 months old. He was playing at daycare, climbing up a swing, and he fell and broke his left femur bone. It was a spiral fracture, so he had to have closed reduction surgery to repair the bone, he was put in his Spica Cast on Wednesday June 17th. By the time we got home, which was on Friday the 19th, the inner lining of the cast was already soaked. We weren't given very good instructions on how to care for the cast, and his diaper changes. We were told to use #1 diapers inside the cast, well those were way too small! I became very concerned about it, and a little scared actually. I began searching the internet for any answers to the problem. That's when I found out about the CastCooler. Sceptacle or not, I was going to try anything and everything, so I ordered without hesitation. I ordered the CastCooler that Friday, and it arrived the following Monday, I was so happy, I couldn't believe it was delivered that quickly. As soon as I got in, I set the vacuum cleaner up, and wrapped the CastCooler around the leg that was wet, when I turned it on, he look so relaxed, it seemed like he was getting a massage. You could feel the air being drawn in under the cast, and he was enjoying it so much. within about 10 minutes the cast was completely cool, and the smell wasn't near as bad. I felt so much better knowing that his cast wasn't wet anymore. Thank you very much for the comfort my son has received. Shane J. - Dublin, GA
Kelly W. - Grandmother of 21 month old - Longview, TX
Just want you to know - we received the CastCooler. Our grandson, who is 21 months old, broke his femur on Oct. 31, Halloween night. He is in a body cast from under his arms to the bottom of his feet. Prior to getting the CastCooler he had broke out in a terrible rash and was miserable! His parents brought him over to spend the night with us the day we received it. We used it 4 or 5 times during his stay. When his parents came to get him...his rash was totally gone!!!! She is taking your product to see his Orthopedic doctor tomorrow and showing it to him. It is amazing!!!! Thank you sooo much, you have made our lives so much more tolerable during a terrible time!!! Kelly W. - Longview, TX
Deana H. - Spica Cast Mom - Auburn, WA
Hello! Just wanted to say thanks for the BEST PRODUCT EVER MADE ! We have a three yr old in a spica cast and I must tell you that you literally SAVED THE DAY ! SEVERAL TIMES ! Can't thank you enough ! I even took the brochure to our Dr. appoinment and they are also excited about your product. Thanks so much! Deana H. - Auburn, WA
Grandma Pam - Hammond, IN
I have received the CastCooler and used it on my grandson's Spica cast. He liked it, he would say," feels good grandma". Also with the Spica cast I was able to feel the air at opening of cast. Thank you for answering my questions and I hope that others who need some relieve from there casts will enjoy the "CastCooler" as much as my 2 yr old grandson. Sincerely, a Thankful Grandma Pam - Hammond, IN
Patrick B. - Shreveport, LA
My 2 year old son broke his right femur on March 7th. He fell down the stairs to our fort. After the third day he was extremely red and itchy. I was blowing his cast with a leaf blower to keep him dry. His sisters enjoyed watching it but he wasn't a "big fan". I was browsing the internet and happened to come across the CastCooler, Thank God. I was wondering if it would work and thought It's worth a try. The night before it arrived he had his worst night. He was up almost all night. He is also in diapers which makes it an extra challenge to keep his cast dry. The day we got CastCooler we used it twice on him and he slept through the night waking up once. I was relieved but skeptical waiting for the next night. The next night he didn't wake up at all. I love great inventions and this works well. UPDATE: Just wanted to give you an update about my son Jonathan. He got his cast off Friday April, 17th. The nurse was cutting off his cast and said here comes the stink. When she removed the cast there was no stink or raw spots at all. This is a great product that works. I told the doctor about it and left her with our CastCooler. She was interested and going to order more. Just wanted to let you know, Thanks and God Bless, Patrick B. - Shreveport, LA