If the patient is confined to bed after a plaster of Paris cast is applied, it is necessary to provide a firm mattress protected by a waterproof material. Several small pillows should be available for placing under the curves of the cast to prevent remolding or cracking of the plaster and ...
Wear a cast cover, plastic bag, or even plastic wrap around your cast and wrap a towel or cloth around the top to block and absorb water. If you have a leg splint or cast on, place a stool or shower seat in your shower to sit on and wash using a detachable shower head or hose....