This compact cast saw has been specially developed for paediatrics. With this target group in mind, it minimises the noise of the system so as to reduce anxiety in the children being treated. A softstart function gives the user the ability to slowly ramp up oscillation speed. For young patients, this reduces noise-induced stress after the saw has been turned on. Furthermore, an intelligent control allows the noise level to be varied depending on whether the blade is cutting through the cast material or is idling.