title: Flammability of modern synthetic bandages.
abstract: The potential fire hazard associated with polyurethane impregnated fibreglass bandages has been investigated. Tests have been carried out in accordance with the most appropriate British Standard (BS5438:1976). Results of these tests show that polyurethane impregnated fibreglass bandages do not represent a serious risk to a wearer as the rate of heat transfer through the casts is sufficiently rapid to alert the wearer of the proximity of a heat source before the cast ignites.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.
authors.forename: I K
authors.initials: IK
authors.lastname: Ritchie
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Wytch
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Wardlaw
mesh_terms: D001458:Bandages / Q000592:standards*; D002370:Casts, Surgical / Q000592:standards*; D004869:Equipment Safety; D005390:Fires; D005898:Glass; D011140:Polyurethanes
chemical_list: D011140:Polyurethanes; C009753:fiberglass