Esmarch Plaster Of Paris Knife

Description

Esmarch Plaster Of Paris Knife

The Esmarch plaster knife is a classic 18 cm hand knife for plaster of Paris. It cuts, trims and opens casts with direct control.

A famous name

Friedrich von Esmarch was a pioneer of first aid and military surgery. Several instruments still carry the Esmarch name. Also, this knife is one of them.

How the Esmarch plaster knife cuts

The strong blade cuts damp plaster cleanly. With more care, it also cuts set plaster. Short strokes work better than long ones.

Who uses the Esmarch plaster knife

Plaster room staff trim edges and cut windows with it. Also, emergency departments use it to split a tight cast. Additionally, orthopedic wards keep one at hand.

Splitting a tight cast

Swelling under a fresh cast can cause pain. In that case, staff may split the cast along its length. Then the cast can open slightly while still giving support.

Handling

Hold the knife with a firm grip and steady wrist. Then cut away from the patient and your own hand. Keep a shield or padding under the cut line.

Edge and handle

The blade needs a sharp edge to cut safely. Therefore check it after each use. Also, check that the handle stays firm.

Esmarch plaster knife details

• 18 cm long
• Esmarch pattern
• For plaster of Paris casts
• Supplied non-sterile

Care

Clear plaster from the blade before it hardens. Wash and dry. Store with an edge guard.

Aftercare and support

If the plaster knife turns up with a build defect, you have three years against manufacturing defects. Before it ships, an inspector in Atlanta assesses each plaster knife by hand. We also check stock on request. To read about the steel in surgical tools, consult ASTM F899. A second plaster knife in stores avoids delays. Extra designs are in the orthopedic catalog. For order basics, see the customer FAQ. For a next step, look at the Reiner knife.

Only for qualified users. Our reprocessing guide notes image variation plus nickel content. See the delivery terms for lead times.