%0 Journal Article
%T Flammability of modern synthetic bandages
%J Injury
%D 1988
%A Ritchie, I. K.
%A Wytch, R.
%A Wardlaw, D.
%V 19
%N 1
%P 31-32
%X 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.<p /><p>Language: en</p>
%G en
%I Elsevier Publishing
%@ 0020-1383
%U http://dx.doi.org/