In instances where a child is fitted with a plaster cast as a result of a fracture, what should the healthcare team and family remember about handling the cast for the first 24 to 48 hours after the cast has been applied?

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Touching the cast only with the palms of the hands for the first 24 to 48 hours is recommended to avoid indenting or damaging the cast while it's setting. Fingertips can create pressure points that may compromise the cast's integrity.

In Instances Where a Child Is Fitted with a Plaster