P.O.P bandage

Consists of plain-weave gauze fabric coated with blend of alpha and beta calcium sulphate crystals, spooled on round perforated

Benefits

- Immersion time 2 to 3 seconds only.

- Excellent moulding ability.

- Initial setting time within 3 to 5 minutes, at immersion water temperature of 20 C.

- Can be carefully subjected to weight bearing after 30 minutes.

- Very low plaster loss.

- When completely hardened have high strength at low bandage consumption.

 

Indications

- Immobilization of all types of fractures.

- Immobilization of diseased bones and joints.

- Correction of deformities.

P.O.P bandage