Contraindications None Complications Thermal injury (caused by the exothermic reaction between plaster or fiberglass and water) Excessive pressure causing skin sores and / or ischemic injury Excessive tightness of circumferential wrapping may contribute to compartment syndrome Equipment Stockinette (enough to cover the area from the metacarpal phalangeal joints to the mid-forearm) Roll padding (eg, cotton roll) 5 cm (2 inch) width Plaster or fiberglass splinting material 7.5 cm (4 inch) width Elastic bandage 5 cm (2 inch) width Strong scissors and / or shears Lukewarm water and bucket or other container Nonsterile gloves Positioning The patient should be positioned so that the operator has appropriate access to the patient's affected hand.