Patient Education: SPICA Cast Care
SPICA Cast Care
Keeping the cast dry is very important. It prevents
skin irritation and breakdown. It also prevents the
cast from smelling. These steps and supplies have proven to be effective
in preventing urine and stool from staining the cast.
1. Place a maxi pad up under the cast, both front
and back.
2. Next fit a newborn diaper under the cast, tucked
in the front, back and
the sides.
3. Place a larger sized diaper over top of the cast
(Size #6).
It is very important to change the maxi pad and the
inside diaper very frequently. They must be changed
much more frequently than normal diapers must be
changed. Do not allow them to go more than 2 hours at
one sitting during the day without a change.
Please call our office at 916-452-1900 if there are
any questions or concerns.
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