Plaster cast or backslab care
This fact sheet explains how to care for your child at home while they are in a cast. It covers looking after a plaster or backslab cast, caring for the skin around the injured limb, and how to recognise signs of problems with the cast.
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- Topic:
- Target audience:
- Parents or carers
- Service area:
- NSW
- Published:
- January 2024
- Last reviewed:
- July 2026