I have a hair line fracture so the nurse said that i have wear a cast. how can i have a bath? i have my baths like wid a stool that i sit on and a bucket full of water and get a jug and pour the water over me. so if i wear a cast how can i have a bath??
2006-06-17 09:46:31 · 14 answers · asked by k_mg8 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Put a trash bag over your cast and then take a bath. then use a baby wipe to clean the ares that was covered with the trash bag.
2006-06-17 10:39:49 · answer #1 · answered by bluejay_all_the_way 3 · 8⤊ 1⤋
It would really be a good idea to have a shower chair in the shower so you can sit down. a hand sprayer is essential as is a plastic bag to cover the cast. Also, you might pick a foam soap that doesn't take as much time, water or effort to rinse. A partner on hand to help you out can't hurt and will make it safer.
2006-06-17 16:59:25 · answer #2 · answered by Stephiony 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Been there, done that! Depends where your cast is, arms are easier than legs.
You put your cast in a plastic bag and tape it on with waterproof sticky plaster; remember to get one of those non-slip bath mats and try to have a mate on hand in case of accidents, its easy to slip. You could make the fracture worse.
You could also try one of those shower attatchments you put on the taps. Most of the time you'll just give yourself a wash down, the day you take the plaster off and can soak is bliss.
2006-06-17 16:55:35 · answer #3 · answered by sarah c 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cover the cast in a plastic bag sealed tightly and don't get the cast wet. Depending on the body part hold it out of the water.
2006-06-17 16:52:05 · answer #4 · answered by hollycatherine99 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats the only way, to have someone with a sponge give you a bath (after you have covered the area of cast with a bag or something) so they can 'jump over' the area and it not becoming wet,
but you will not be able to have a bath till the cast is off.
2006-06-17 21:22:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use plastic grocery sacks and strong rubber bands. Cut the end out of the bag to go over the fracture.Then wrap rubber bands or elastic strips around the ends of the bag to keep water out.
It is not the end of the world if it gets a little wet. It will dry out fast.
2006-06-17 17:00:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i wore a cast and they allowed me to take the cast off for a bath that was a body cast other wise you cover it with a piece of plastic, they will advise you when it is put on
2006-06-17 17:06:35 · answer #7 · answered by iris v 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is a special cast cover thats used for taking baths, i got mine from walmart
2006-06-17 18:23:21 · answer #8 · answered by natalie5657 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends.. What exactly is broken? if its an arm just a sponge and bucket keep broken arm elevated and just use your other arm. if its a leg make sure the leg that is broken is out of tub and just wash the rest. Trust me I've done it when i broke my leg.
2006-06-17 16:53:16 · answer #9 · answered by kimmiieeeeeeeeeeeee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask someone to give you a bath like your mate
2006-06-17 16:50:13 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋