Historical information

Before the advent of fibreglass casts in the 1970's plaster of paris was used to immobilize fractures, this boooklet provides illustrated guidence of techniques for application and removal of plaster for common injuries

Significance

Nurses assisted with the applicaton and removal of plaster

Physical description

Illustrated stapled booklet with blue cover. On the front cover there is an Xray of a human hand and wrist with title in white print above. Two holes have been punched at left

Inscriptions & markings

Above title the previous catalogue number is handwritten [black ink] along with a black stamp reading 'Operating Theatres/Alfred Hospital' .This stamp also appears on the title page and page three. On the title page 2/5 Theatre Alfred Hospital, has been handwritten [blue ink] at top right