Itchy Casts

Published

Specializes in School Health.

Does anyone have tricks to relieve itching casts?  I have tried the blow dryer (on cold setting) and tapping the cast.  I am hoping someone on here has found another way that I have not discovered yet.

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in Pediatric.

When I was a kid we used a coat hanger or anything pointy that we could put down into it. 

 

Up Vote Up Vote ×
34 minutes ago, T-ROD said:

When I was a kid we used a coat hanger or anything pointy that we could put down into it. 

 

I can hear my med surg nursing professor yelling NOOOO NOTHING IN THE CAST! LOL

2
Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in Vents, Telemetry, Home Care, Home infusion.

Fan or blow dryer on low usually helps.  Elevation and Ice pack to cast -helps decrease any swelling/itch sensation.  Also assess for yeast odor to  R/O infection.  Pediatrician would use Benadry/Atarax  as last resort--- my tips from Summer camp.

Cast Care 101: 10 Tips for Surviving Discomfort

Cast Care at Home

Quote

 

DO KNOCK OR TAP ON CAST WITH WOODEN SPOON OR HAND. Vibration inside the cast will ease itching.

 

 

1
Up Vote Up Vote ×
+ Join the Discussion