What procedure should a nurse use when elevating the head of an infant in a spica cast?

Spica casts or body casts are used to treat children who have hip, pelvis, or leg problems, such as developmental dysplasia of the hips. When elevating the head of an infant in a spica cast the nurse should use pillows to elevate the head and shoulders of the infant. Spica cast is not a surgical procedure but normally used after a surgical procedure for hip dysplasia.