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|Articles|March 1, 2008

Idea Exchange: Handy clinical use for a home-improvement tool

Pipe insulation works great for soft-padded bandages and splints.

Pipe insulation works great for soft-padded bandages and splints. It is lightweight and inexpensive and comes in different sizes. Triangular wedges can be cut from the insulation to conform to joints. I have also had good luck using it to keep limbs extended with positional catheters.

Dr. Annah Terry

Kearney, Mo.


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