Why This Matters
The cast protects the bone; you protect the limb inside it.
While Casted
Circulation checks (color, warmth, feeling)
Elevation first 48h religiously
Nothing poked inside (nothing!)
Kept dry per instructions
Pressure-pain reported, not endured
Gotchas & Consequences
Numb or blue fingers are an emergency, not a wait-and-see.
The coat hanger scratch causes infections under plaster.
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