Skin breakdown and x-rays

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I know we've just covered this, and I wasn't paying close enough attention,

I'm afraid.

But, during his bath last night we discovered a 1.5 inch strip of red, raw

skin with peeled skin around it (it looks like it's been pulled off and is

rolled up around the perimeter) under Jacks arm.

I put a little calendula on it, just where I could see it. But, what is the

protocol?

I know we can't get in for another cast any sooner. We're 13 days from it.

Anything we can do to prevent further deterioration? It's down right where

the cast hits his rib/chest area under the arm - not his armpit.

Also, we faxed a request in for our x-rays to be sent to Birmingham

yesterday. I hate just sitting and waiting. Any advice for getting them

sent quickly? We need them to be sent like - yesterday - to get on the

schedule as quickly as possible. I feel like my hands are tied and I can't

stand just waiting.

Thanks

Sandi

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Mom to Madison, Skylar, on, Piper, & - diagnosed with infantile

scoliosis at 10 months with a 70° right thoracic curve. Currently

undergoing serial casting.