A Plaster of Paris (P.O.P.) Bandage Roll 8″ (China)

Purpose & Use

• A Plaster of Paris (P.O.P.) bandage is used for immobilizing fractures, sprains, and orthopedic injuries.

• Ideal for forming casts, splints, and supportive immobilization in emergency or orthopedic care.

Material & Properties

• Made of gauze bandage impregnated with Plaster of Paris powder.

• Activates and hardens when soaked in water.

• Provides a rigid, durable cast once set.

• China-origin rolls are known for being economical and widely used in general clinical settings.

Size & Specifications

• Width: 8 inches (suitable for larger limbs such as thighs or long-arm/long-leg casts).

• Length varies by manufacturer (commonly 2.7–3 m per roll).

• Packaged individually in moisture-resistant wrapping.

Setting Time & Performance

• Fast-setting once dipped in water (typically 3–7 minutes depending on brand and water temperature).

• Molds easily around the body part before hardening.

• Produces a smooth, strong cast suitable for immobilization.

Advantages

• Cost-effective for hospitals and emergency units.

• Easy to shape and apply.

• Offers excellent rigidity after setting.

• Reliable for fracture management and post-surgical immobilization.