what is the best way to keep my arm cast dry during showers?
2006-10-01 06:54:54 · 13 answers · asked by auntieuhoh828 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
wrap it in a plastic bag long enough to cover the cast and part of your arm/leg (whatever is broken). Seal it with an elastic band. Make sure if it is your arm to leave enough room at the end to maneuver your hand. Good luck - sorry for the break - uncomfortable to say the least.
2006-10-01 06:58:52 · answer #1 · answered by Decoy Duck 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Put a plastic bag over it. A trash bag works for both long and short arm casts. Secure the open end with tape. This is free of charge. Or buy a cast cover. This is not free.
2006-10-01 06:58:52 · answer #2 · answered by TweetyBird 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would recommend a tall kitchen trash bag with draw strings, first wrap a towel around cast, then insert in trash gag and close, make sure a little of the towel is hanging over edge so water dose not seep in.
2006-10-01 07:06:00 · answer #3 · answered by spookareus 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you ask your doctor or call your local visiting nurse's they have this really cool glove that is plastic and you just put it on it goes up to your shoulder and then there is a velcro band that you use to hold it in place. It works really well.
2006-10-01 07:05:29 · answer #4 · answered by Yvonna L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might sound silly , but If it were me .. I'd just wrap it in Saran Wrap each time I took a shower .. and then just throw it away. It will keep the water off .. and stay on if you wrap it around once or twice :) Good Luck !
2006-10-01 06:58:08 · answer #5 · answered by tysavage2001 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
take the bag from bread: the plastic bags from wonder or schwebels brand.... put over cast and hold shut w/ rubber bands or tape
2006-10-01 07:02:30 · answer #6 · answered by somegirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wrap it in seran wrap before the shower but still try to keep it away from the water. Obviously try to bathe instead of shower if possible...
2006-10-01 06:57:42 · answer #7 · answered by Kingc99 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Plastic bag and duct tape.
2006-10-01 06:57:28 · answer #8 · answered by Shayna 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can buy special covers on-line or at most pharmacies which are waterproof.
2006-10-01 06:57:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
hefty bag and duct tape
2006-10-01 06:57:18 · answer #10 · answered by alanc_59 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋