Hopkins Plaster Of Paris Knife

Description

Hopkins Plaster Of Paris Knife

The Hopkins plaster knife is a 20 cm hand knife of the Hopkins pattern. It trims edges, cuts windows and helps open plaster of Paris casts.

Hopkins plaster knife reach

A 20 cm body gives a longer handle than many plaster knives. Consequently, the user gets more leverage on thick plaster. It still feels balanced.

Common tasks

Cast staff trim edges at the wrist, thumb and toes. They also cut windows over wounds. In addition, they split casts when swelling occurs.

Who uses the Hopkins plaster knife

Plaster room staff reach for it on most cast lists. Also, fracture clinic doctors use it for checks. Emergency rooms keep a knife on the cast trolley.

Safe technique

Keep the blade angle low and cut in short strokes. Then lift and check the cut often. Never cut toward the skin.

Knife or saw

A knife suits trimming and fine work. In contrast, a plaster saw cuts long lines through hard casts. Many rooms keep both tools.

Sharpness matters

A sharp blade needs less force and slips less often. Therefore inspect the edge regularly. Replace or resharpen as needed.

Hopkins plaster knife details

• 20 cm long
• Hopkins pattern
• For trimming and windowing casts
• Ships non-sterile

Care

Wipe the blade clean as soon as the cast is done. Wash and dry. Check the edge before storage.

Support and service

An Atlanta colleague inspects this plaster knife under good light prior to packing. Our standing warranty for the plaster knife reaches three years against manufacturing defects by default. A spare plaster knife in the sterile store keeps lists moving. To round out the tray, look at the Engel plaster saw. The FDA lists ASTM F899 for surgical steels. We gladly advise on choices before you buy. Related instruments wait in the orthopedic instrument list. Our order FAQ answers shipping and refunds.

Professional buyers only. Return rules appear on our refund terms. Our care page describes image variation plus the alloy’s nickel.