Guest guest Posted October 28, 2007 Report Share Posted October 28, 2007 , the cast pro in Chicago, recommended Duct Tape. We used red for Jack's first cast and he now has shiny black. Someone on this group mentioned to me that it might not let the cast breathe, but she said it was great for keeping it waterproof. She said the only reason they don't have it in the cast room is that they aren't sure it's 100% latex-free and all the Shriner's are latex-free by policy. said she was going to look into it and might get some if it was, though. So far, it's been the best for us - never gets dirty, doesn't peel off - and it's really easy to apply. There are pictures in the photo albums under " jackson " . -- Mom to Madison, Skylar, on, Piper, & - diagnosed with infantile scoliosis at 10 months with a 70° right thoracic curve. Currently undergoing serial casting. Get the latest at http://jacksonb.blogspot.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 28, 2007 Report Share Posted October 28, 2007 We used the orange tape that Erie gave us (Hy-Tape) for Sophia's first two casts. Then with the last one, in Chicago used hockey tape! I wasn't so sure about it but so far it is holding the edges of the moleskin down great and is waterproof and not peeling off. I went on line and ordered some extra Hy-tape to have on hand just in case (we've only had this last cast since Oct. 16). I may also look to get some colored duct tape that Sandi has recommended as well. Thanks, Tina What tape do you use? I was just curious what type/brand of tape everyone is using to cover the cast. Landon will be getting his 2nd cast Tuesday and I need to get some before hand. He currently has the peach hospital tape covering his cast. Olivia, Isabella's mom was nice enough to give it to when he got his 1st cast put on. Thanks !!! Tammy Mommy to Landon, 13 months ~ 25 degree curve w/ an RVAD of 24 ~ Currently at 12 degrees in 1st cast with an RVAD of 2 ~ scheduled for 2nd cast 10/30/07 ~ dx w/ Chiari Malformation (1st appt with neurosurgeon is 11/05/07) and Kylie 28 months Kiersten will be 18 on Thanksgivibg Day !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 28, 2007 Report Share Posted October 28, 2007 That is the kind we used as well. It might be made by 3M??? Not sure. Noelle (12-2-01) Ian (8-15-04) What tape do you use? I was just curious what type/brand of tape everyone is using to cover the cast. Landon will be getting his 2nd cast Tuesday and I need to get some before hand. He currently has the peach hospital tape covering his cast. Olivia, Isabella's mom was nice enough to give it to when he got his 1st cast put on. Thanks !!! Tammy Mommy to Landon, 13 months ~ 25 degree curve w/ an RVAD of 24 ~ Currently at 12 degrees in 1st cast with an RVAD of 2 ~ scheduled for 2nd cast 10/30/07 ~ dx w/ Chiari Malformation (1st appt with neurosurgeon is 11/05/07) and Kylie 28 months Kiersten will be 18 on Thanksgivibg Day !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 28, 2007 Report Share Posted October 28, 2007 Tammy, I'll be the 3rd Chicago Shriners momt o post. Max has had mole skin, hockey tape, and orange water proof tape. They all seem to be equal. I noticed depending on the humidit (especially over the summer, the tape would peel at the edges). This fall and Wisconsin weather, the hockey tape is working well. also taped Max in Chicago on 10/9/07. Maybe the hospital will give you some extra. We always manage to get some ffrom Shriners Chicago. I've had to decline many rolls as we have a large supply at home. Good Luck, Aekta > > I was just curious what type/brand of tape everyone is using to cover the cast. Landon will be getting his 2nd cast Tuesday and I need to get some before hand. He currently has the peach hospital tape covering his cast. Olivia, Isabella's mom was nice enough to give it to when he got his 1st cast put on. > > > > Thanks !!! > > Tammy > > Mommy to Landon, 13 months > ~ 25 degree curve w/ an RVAD of 24 > ~ Currently at 12 degrees in 1st cast with an RVAD of 2 > ~ scheduled for 2nd cast 10/30/07 > ~ dx w/ Chiari Malformation (1st appt with neurosurgeon is 11/05/07) > > and > > Kylie 28 months > Kiersten will be 18 on Thanksgivibg Day !!! > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2007 Report Share Posted October 29, 2007 could anyone tell me why you put tape on the cast?? Thank you Maritza Barrientos-Chan > > > > I was just curious what type/brand of tape everyone is using to > cover the cast. Landon will be getting his 2nd cast Tuesday and I > need to get some before hand. He currently has the peach hospital > tape covering his cast. Olivia, Isabella's mom was nice enough to > give it to when he got his 1st cast put on. > > > > > > > > Thanks !!! > > > > Tammy > > > > Mommy to Landon, 13 months > > ~ 25 degree curve w/ an RVAD of 24 > > ~ Currently at 12 degrees in 1st cast with an RVAD of 2 > > ~ scheduled for 2nd cast 10/30/07 > > ~ dx w/ Chiari Malformation (1st appt with neurosurgeon is > 11/05/07) > > > > and > > > > Kylie 28 months > > Kiersten will be 18 on Thanksgivibg Day !!! > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2007 Report Share Posted October 29, 2007 In order to protect their skin from the sharp edges of the fiberglass (once it is trimmed), it is essential to " petal " the cast. This involves either laying strips of moleskin around the edges (which takes quite a bit of time, in my experience, and isn't a perfect process when the cast is still slightly damp from the casting). Or, they can cut apart the knit-rite shirt underneath, add a strip of this padded cotton gauzey stuff to soften the edges, and then roll over the tee shirt to hold it on there. During this process, the knit-rite tee needs to be taped down onto the cast so that it will stay in place and so that the cotton padding doesn't shift. So, when it is petaled, they tape that down - but the tape can sometimes shift or peel back, especially when you have things like a pants waistband rubbing against it. This is why we use duct tape - because it takes a lot to get it to peel off, it's totally waterproof (so we can wipe it, if Jack should spill or drool on it) and it's really easy to get it into place since it conforms to whatever shape is underneath it. Hope that helps! Sandi > could anyone tell me why you put tape on the cast?? > Thank you > Maritza Barrientos-Chan -- Mom to Madison, Skylar, on, Piper, & - diagnosed with infantile scoliosis at 10 months with a 70° right thoracic curve. Currently undergoing serial casting. Get the latest at http://jacksonb.blogspot.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2007 Report Share Posted October 29, 2007 Thank you for the information. I am new to the group. My name is Maritza Barrientos-Chan and I have a little girl named , who is 2 years old, with infantile scoliosis. She started at 25 degrees and has progressed to 45 degrees in an matter of 6 months. I have been taking her to Standford hospital in California. Their approach has been the " wait and see " approach that doesn't work and now they are talking to me about preforming surgery at the age of 3. That's in 8 months and I have to find other alternatives. I have spoken to Hyatt who is heaven sent. Bless you for your guidance. I am currently waiting to get into Shriners at Salt Lake City. We are hoping to see Doctor Jacques D'Astous. Is anyone in the group seeing him? I also want to thank and bless everyone who have shared their stories in which they are extremely helpful. Thank you again. " *\\o/* San *\\o/* " wrote: In order to protect their skin from the sharp edges of the fiberglass (once it is trimmed), it is essential to " petal " the cast. This involves either laying strips of moleskin around the edges (which takes quite a bit of time, in my experience, and isn't a perfect process when the cast is still slightly damp from the casting). Or, they can cut apart the knit-rite shirt underneath, add a strip of this padded cotton gauzey stuff to soften the edges, and then roll over the tee shirt to hold it on there. During this process, the knit-rite tee needs to be taped down onto the cast so that it will stay in place and so that the cotton padding doesn't shift. So, when it is petaled, they tape that down - but the tape can sometimes shift or peel back, especially when you have things like a pants waistband rubbing against it. This is why we use duct tape - because it takes a lot to get it to peel off, it's totally waterproof (so we can wipe it, if Jack should spill or drool on it) and it's really easy to get it into place since it conforms to whatever shape is underneath it. Hope that helps! Sandi > could anyone tell me why you put tape on the cast?? > Thank you > Maritza Barrientos-Chan -- Mom to Madison, Skylar, on, Piper, & - diagnosed with infantile scoliosis at 10 months with a 70° right thoracic curve. Currently undergoing serial casting. Get the latest at http://jacksonb.blogspot.com/ Maritza Barrientos-Chan Realtor, Remax 5870 Stoneridge Mall Road, Suite 150 Pleasanton, CA 94588 Phone: Mobile: __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2007 Report Share Posted October 29, 2007 Hi Maritza, My name is Janet Kramer and my daughter Delaney (17 mos.) has been casted once so far by Dr. D'Astous at SLC Shriner's. They are fabulous. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me directly at djckramer@.... We too were looking for alternatives after Delaney progressed from 38-49 degrees in 4 months. We go back to SLC Dec. 3rd for her 2nd cast. I am relatively new to this process, but I'm sure others will chime in. Just know that you and your daughter are not alone in this. Take care, Janet and Delaney --- Maritza Chan wrote: > Thank you for the information. I am new to the > group. My name is Maritza Barrientos-Chan and I have > a little girl named , who is 2 years old, > with infantile scoliosis. She started at 25 degrees > and has progressed to 45 degrees in an matter of 6 > months. I have been taking her to Standford > hospital in California. Their approach has been the > " wait and see " approach that doesn't work and now > they are talking to me about preforming surgery at > the age of 3. That's in 8 months and I have to find > other alternatives. I have spoken to Hyatt > who is heaven sent. Bless you for your > guidance. I am currently waiting to get into > Shriners at Salt Lake City. We are hoping to see > Doctor Jacques D'Astous. Is anyone in the group > seeing him? I also want to thank and bless everyone > who have shared their stories in which they are > extremely helpful. Thank you again. > > " *\\o/* San *\\o/* " wrote: > In order to protect their skin from the sharp > edges of the fiberglass > (once it is trimmed), it is essential to " petal " the > cast. This > involves either laying strips of moleskin around the > edges (which > takes quite a bit of time, in my experience, and > isn't a perfect > process when the cast is still slightly damp from > the casting). Or, > they can cut apart the knit-rite shirt underneath, > add a strip of this > padded cotton gauzey stuff to soften the edges, and > then roll over the > tee shirt to hold it on there. > > During this process, the knit-rite tee needs to be > taped down onto the > cast so that it will stay in place and so that the > cotton padding > doesn't shift. So, when it is petaled, they tape > that down - but the > tape can sometimes shift or peel back, especially > when you have things > like a pants waistband rubbing against it. > > This is why we use duct tape - because it takes a > lot to get it to > peel off, it's totally waterproof (so we can wipe > it, if Jack should > spill or drool on it) and it's really easy to get it > into place since > it conforms to whatever shape is underneath it. > > Hope that helps! > Sandi > > On 10/28/07, maritzachan168 > wrote: > > could anyone tell me why you put tape on the > cast?? > > Thank you > > Maritza Barrientos-Chan > -- > Mom to Madison, Skylar, on, Piper, & - > diagnosed with > infantile scoliosis at 10 months with a 70° right > thoracic curve. > Currently undergoing serial casting. Get the latest > at > http://jacksonb.blogspot.com/ > > > > > > Maritza Barrientos-Chan > Realtor, Remax > 5870 Stoneridge Mall Road, Suite 150 > Pleasanton, CA 94588 > Phone: > Mobile: > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2007 Report Share Posted October 29, 2007 Maritza ~ We are in CA also. We see Dr Kishan at Loma Medical Center. It is about 6 hours south of Stanford, but a little closer than SLC. Your insurance would need to approve you seeing him. He was trained at Shriners in Erie, PA and does the Mehta casting. Good Luck and welcome to the group !!!!!! Tammy Mommy to Landon, 13 months ~ 25 degree curve w/ an RVAD of 24 ~ Currently at 12 degrees in 1st cast with an RVAD of 2 ~ scheduled for 2nd cast 10/30/07 ~ dx w/ Chiari Malformation (1st appt with neurosurgeon is 11/05/07) Re: Re: What tape do you use? Thank you for the information. I am new to the group. My name is Maritza Barrientos-Chan and I have a little girl named , who is 2 years old, with infantile scoliosis. She started at 25 degrees and has progressed to 45 degrees in an matter of 6 months. I have been taking her to Standford hospital in California. Their approach has been the " wait and see " approach that doesn't work and now they are talking to me about preforming surgery at the age of 3. That's in 8 months and I have to find other alternatives. I have spoken to Hyatt who is heaven sent. Bless you for your guidance. I am currently waiting to get into Shriners at Salt Lake City. We are hoping to see Doctor Jacques D'Astous. Is anyone in the group seeing him? I also want to thank and bless everyone who have shared their stories in which they are extremely helpful. Thank you again. " *\\o/* San *\\o/* " wrote: In order to protect their skin from the sharp edges of the fiberglass (once it is trimmed), it is essential to " petal " the cast. This involves either laying strips of moleskin around the edges (which takes quite a bit of time, in my experience, and isn't a perfect process when the cast is still slightly damp from the casting). Or, they can cut apart the knit-rite shirt underneath, add a strip of this padded cotton gauzey stuff to soften the edges, and then roll over the tee shirt to hold it on there. During this process, the knit-rite tee needs to be taped down onto the cast so that it will stay in place and so that the cotton padding doesn't shift. So, when it is petaled, they tape that down - but the tape can sometimes shift or peel back, especially when you have things like a pants waistband rubbing against it. This is why we use duct tape - because it takes a lot to get it to peel off, it's totally waterproof (so we can wipe it, if Jack should spill or drool on it) and it's really easy to get it into place since it conforms to whatever shape is underneath it. Hope that helps! Sandi > could anyone tell me why you put tape on the cast?? > Thank you > Maritza Barrientos-Chan -- Mom to Madison, Skylar, on, Piper, & - diagnosed with infantile scoliosis at 10 months with a 70° right thoracic curve. Currently undergoing serial casting. Get the latest at http://jacksonb.blogspot.com/ Maritza Barrientos-Chan Realtor, Remax 5870 Stoneridge Mall Road, Suite 150 Pleasanton, CA 94588 Phone: Mobile: __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2007 Report Share Posted October 29, 2007 Hi Maritza, You are doing a great job researching treatment options for your daughter. My son also see's Dr. D'Astous. Feel free to email me any questions. christina_borlik@... ~ Noah 27 months 2nd cast > > > could anyone tell me why you put tape on the > > cast?? > > > Thank you > > > Maritza Barrientos-Chan > > -- > > Mom to Madison, Skylar, on, Piper, & - > > diagnosed with > > infantile scoliosis at 10 months with a 70° right > > thoracic curve. > > Currently undergoing serial casting. Get the latest > > at > > http://jacksonb.blogspot.com/ > > > > > > > > > > > > Maritza Barrientos-Chan > > Realtor, Remax > > 5870 Stoneridge Mall Road, Suite 150 > > Pleasanton, CA 94588 > > Phone: > > Mobile: > > __________________________________________________ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 30, 2007 Report Share Posted October 30, 2007 We use Hy-Tape as well. It is latex free, waterproof and holds very well. Plus it is very thin so it easy to use and doesn't take up unecessary room. We put it around the top front edge of the cast, and all around the bottom to protect from wetness. We use the 2 inch, original pink tape catalog #20LF. Here is their contact info: . For the rest of the cast we use Nexcare made by 3M, Flexible Clear Tape 1 inch. Found it at the local Rite Aid, and on the package in small print it says Hospital name: 3M Transpore Surgical Tape. It doesn't hold as well as the Hy-Tape, but it is more breathable and easy to replace when it gets loose, as it does not tear the petals. Also, this last trip the hospital used Silk Tape. Not sure what brand name is but it is very nice. Will ask next chance I get. ~ Raegan 4 and 2 Tina wrote: We used the orange tape that Erie gave us (Hy-Tape) for Sophia's first two casts. Then with the last one, in Chicago used hockey tape! I wasn't so sure about it but so far it is holding the edges of the moleskin down great and is waterproof and not peeling off. I went on line and ordered some extra Hy-tape to have on hand just in case (we've only had this last cast since Oct. 16). I may also look to get some colored duct tape that Sandi has recommended as well. Thanks, Tina What tape do you use? I was just curious what type/brand of tape everyone is using to cover the cast. Landon will be getting his 2nd cast Tuesday and I need to get some before hand. He currently has the peach hospital tape covering his cast. Olivia, Isabella's mom was nice enough to give it to when he got his 1st cast put on. Thanks !!! Tammy Mommy to Landon, 13 months ~ 25 degree curve w/ an RVAD of 24 ~ Currently at 12 degrees in 1st cast with an RVAD of 2 ~ scheduled for 2nd cast 10/30/07 ~ dx w/ Chiari Malformation (1st appt with neurosurgeon is 11/05/07) and Kylie 28 months Kiersten will be 18 on Thanksgivibg Day !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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