AquaCast is a waterproof, breathable cast liner designed for use beneath waterproof casting materials. It is applied by trained casting staff and replaces traditional absorbent cast padding in a waterproof cast system.
Professional-use note: Cast selection, limb position, molding, weight-bearing status, and duration of immobilization should be determined by the treating healthcare professional.
AquaCast is applied differently from standard cotton cast padding, and some doctors or cast technicians may not have used this waterproof liner before.
Please send or show this page and the correct application video to your doctor or cast technician before the cast is applied. A few minutes reviewing the technique can help make sure the liner and Saw Stop strip are positioned correctly.
It is the purchaser/patient's responsibility to make sure the treating office receives these instructions before application. Do not assume the office has worked with AquaCast before.
The treating healthcare professional remains responsible for determining whether the product is appropriate and for the actual clinical application of the cast.
The AquaCast liner and Saw Stop strip can be handled during preparation. The sealed-pouch warning applies to the fiberglass casting tape.
For general fiberglass tape wrapping and molding technique, see How to Apply Orthopedic Fiberglass Casting Tape.
For: AquaCast Waterproof Short Arm Cast Kit
Wrap AquaCast smoothly around the wrist and forearm, position the Saw Stop strip as shown in the video, then complete the fiberglass short-arm cast using the treating professional's required position and molding technique.
For: AquaCast Waterproof Long Arm Cast Kit
Wrap AquaCast from the hand to the upper arm with smooth overlap, position the Saw Stop strip or strips as shown in the video, then complete the fiberglass long-arm cast using the prescribed elbow position and molding technique.
For: AquaCast Waterproof Short Leg Cast Kit
Wrap AquaCast from the foot toward the knee with smooth overlap, position the Saw Stop strip or strips as shown in the video, then complete the fiberglass short-leg cast using the prescribed ankle position and molding technique.
OrthoTape recommends using a hair dryer on cool or low airflow after every wet exposure to speed drying and help move residual moisture out of the liner.
Let excess water drain first, then move the airflow around the cast until the liner and cast are completely dry. Do not use high heat, and do not assume the inside is dry just because the outer fiberglass feels dry.
A walking cast heel creates an additional obstruction to airflow around the bottom of the cast.
Direct cool or low airflow carefully around the plantar base of the cast and around the walking cast heel until these areas are completely dry. Give this area extra drying time.
Yes. AquaCast is applied differently from traditional cotton cast padding, and some casting staff may not have used it before. The purchaser or patient should provide this page and the correct application video to the treating office before the appointment.
AquaCast is a waterproof, breathable cast liner used beneath waterproof casting materials. Its open-cell padding is designed to allow water to pass through and the cast to dry more quickly than traditional absorbent cotton padding.
AquaCast should be applied by a trained healthcare professional or cast technician. The treating professional determines the correct cast type, limb position, molding, weight-bearing instructions, and whether the system is appropriate for the patient.
AquaCast is designed for waterproof casting and the manufacturer describes it as suitable for bathing and swimming when properly applied. Water exposure should still follow the treating healthcare professional's instructions for the patient's injury and cast.
For OrthoTape's customer-care protocol, use a hair dryer on cool or low airflow after each wet exposure to speed drying and help move residual moisture out of the liner. Let excess water drain first, avoid high heat, and continue until the cast is completely dry.
The walking heel can restrict airflow around the plantar base of the cast. Direct cool or low airflow carefully around the base and heel assembly and give this area additional drying time.
No. The AquaCast liner and Saw Stop strip can be handled during preparation, but the fiberglass casting tape must stay sealed until the clinician is ready to activate and apply each roll.
About OrthoTape
OrthoTape supplies AquaCast and other orthopedic casting systems to clinics, hospitals, and patients. AquaCast system details on this page are aligned with BSN Essity / Delta-Cast manufacturer information and the application videos used on OrthoTape's AquaCast product pages. OrthoTape-specific handling and drying recommendations are identified as OrthoTape guidance.
