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...dics]] and [[trauma]] care. It is also known as a '''Paris splint''' or '''Plaster of Paris''' due to its primary component, [[gypsum]]. .... The term "Plaster of Paris" was coined to refer to this specific type of plaster.

A Vacuum Splint is typically used in [[pre-hospital care]] settings by [[paramedics]] and [[emergency medical technicians]]. It is d * [[Orthopedic cast]]: A shell, frequently made from plaster, encasing a limb to stabilize and hold anatomical structures in place.

...he armpits to the hips. The brace is custom-made for each patient, using a plaster cast or a 3D scan of the patient's torso. The inside of the brace has strat * [[Boston Children's Hospital]]: A nationally ranked, freestanding acute care children's hospital located in Boston, Massachusetts.

* [[Cast]] - a hard plaster or fiberglass shell that molds to a body part such as an arm and holds it i * [[Intensive care]] - close monitoring of a patient who is seriously ill