DryPro<\/a> is a durable rubber sleeve, made from surgical latex, that goes over a limb cast. But it is more than a glorified plastic bag. It comes with a nifty mechanism to pump out the air in the sleeve to create a temporary airtight vacuum seal. <\/p>\nThe vacuum seal really works! My 6-year-old had a full arm cast during his summer break, and this system kept his cast truly dry in showers, submerged in baths, hot spring, and pools over 6 weeks. It was reasonably priced ($37) and relatively easy to use. <\/p>\n
Potential downsides: <\/p>\n
1) The opening at the cast cover is tight, so can be hard to get over the cast (took 4-5 uses to find my best technique to get it on)<\/p>\n
2) The air seal may be too tight for comfort\/preventing circulation, if the user is not the one pumping the air out with the vacuum and can’t verbalize comfort level (eg. parent helping a 1-yo). In my case, I just had my son do this step himself, and I will do a final check +\/- one more tiny pump just to make sure the seal is snug. <\/p>\n
Tips for use: <\/p>\n
1) Get the appropriate size – there are versions for arm casts and leg casts, half or full. Reference the useful charts and videos on the DryPro website (http:\/\/www.drycorp.com). <\/p>\n
2) Practice using it at “lower risk” settings (eg. a shower), to perfect user techniques, before using it at “high risk” settings (eg. beach, any submerged activity in water) <\/p>\n
3) A number of the 700 amazon reviewers recommended covering the cast with a long adult sock first before putting the cast cover to prevent the rough edges of the cast from unintentionally damaging the cast cover. That worked for us.<\/p>\n
4) Follow the manufacturer’s recommendation on duration for use. After all, the sleeve works by creating a airtight vacuum on a body part, but you don’t want to unintentionally create a tourniquet…<\/p>\n
Bottom line, the DryPro is a reliable waterproof cast cover that eliminates the awkward plastic bagging during showers. It works even submerged in pools (for a limited time). It saved our vacation. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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