TissueDB/Materials/Plaster Bandage
Plaster Bandage is a plaster-of-Paris–impregnated gauze used in medical simulation to simulate bone structures. When wrapped around a rigid substrate and dried, plaster bandage produces a hard, rigid surface that approximates the palpation characteristics of cortical bone. In the Man-O-War Chest Tube Simulator, plaster bandage strips are wrapped around cut plastic ribs to simulate rib rigidity during chest tube insertion training.[1]
Tissues
| Tissue | Visual | Tactile | Simulator | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bone (ribs) | Partial | Partial | Man-O-War Chest Tube Simulator | Plaster strips wrapped around cut plastic ribs; palpable through foam chest wall. |
References
[edit source]- ↑ Nasri A, Jerbi M, Karray R, Snoussi H, Samet A, Talbi A, Ksentini H, Rejeb I, Chakroun-Walha O, Rekik N (2023). "Man-O-War simulator: a Low-cost manikin for training on chest tube management." African Journal of Emergency Medicine 13(2):39–41. DOI: 10.1016/j.afjem.2023.01.004. PMID: 36864887.
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| Authors | Arturopelayo |
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| Cite as | Arturopelayo (2026). "TissueDB/Materials/Plaster Bandage". Appropedia. Retrieved June 4, 2026. |