Bed Bath Nursing Procedure Types of baths

Bed Bath Nursing Procedure Types of baths, Bed Bath Nursing Procedure is a common procedure for promoting Skin care. It is a part of total hygiene practice who are admitted to a Hospital or bedridden clients or Patients. Bathing removes accumulated dirt and some pathogenic and non-pathogenic bacteria, 

Definition of Bed Bath

Bed Bath means cleaning the patient’s Body from Head to toe, or removing dirt and Promoting Skin Care and Personal hygiene                                                                                                                                                           -Surendra

Bed Bath Nursing Procedure Types of Baths

Partial Bed Bath

Complete Bed Bath

Towel Bath

Tub Bath

Bag Bath 

PURPOSE OF BED BATH:

1. To remove accumulated waste products and dirt from the skin.
2. To stimulate the functions of the skin.
3. To soothe and refresh the body.
4. To observe and to detect abnormalities.
5. To stimulate the circulation of the Skin.
6. To promote relaxation and comfort

EQUIPMENT:

1. A tray containing:

–          Spirit or skin lotion

–          Powder

–          Comb

–          Coconut oil

–          Kidney tray with paper bag

–          Sponge bag or wash clothes – 2

–          Soap dish with soap

–          Nail cutter or scissors

–          Nail brush

–          Duster

–          Bath towel

–          Equipment for mouth care if needed

–          Paper squares

–          Basin

–          Jugs 2 (One with hot water and the other with cold water)

–          Bucket

–          Lotion thermometer

–          Patient clothes and linen for making if required.

Bed Bath Nursing Procedure

1. Explain the procedure to the patient.
2. Collect articles, take them to the bedside, and provide privacy.
3. Switch off the fan.

1. Place the patient in a comfortable position.
2. Give mouth care if needed.
3. Remove the counterpane and blanket, fold and place over the foot end of the bed if the weather permits.
4. Undress the patient, fold and place it over the railing of the head end if needed.
5. Take water half full in a basin, test the temperature of the water by placing the back of the hand in the water.
6. Place a towel on the chest, wash, rinse and dry the eyes, face, ears and neck.

Place a towel under the far arm wash, rinse and dry the forearm, upper arm and axilla.

1. Place a basin or towel, dip your hand in water, wash, rinse, and dry. Repeat the arm nearest to the nurse, and provide nail care if needed.

1. Fold the top sheet up to the waist. Cover the chest with a towel to wash.
2. Fold the top sheet up to the pubis. Wash, rinse, and dry the abdomen. Replace the sheet.
3. Place the towel under the leg. Wash, rinse, and dry the thigh and repeat for the leg nearest to the nurse.
4. Place the basin on the towel. Flex the far knee and place the foot in the basin,
5. wash with the brush, rinse and dry. Repeat for the foot nearest to the nurse.
6. Turn the patient to the side, facing away from the nurse. If the assistants available otherwise turn the patient to the side facing the nurse.
7. Place the towel on the bed along with the side line of the back, wash, rinse and dry the back and rub with spirit(sacrum to medial area of the back shoulder, sides and buttocks with circular movements) or skin lotion or powder or oil, depending upon the condition of the skin and policy of the institution.
8. Make half of the bed.
9. Let the patient wash, rinse and dry the pubic area.
10. Help the patient put on clothes.
11. Complete the bed.
12. Assist with for care of hair if needed.
13. Remove the screen.
14. Take the equipment for cleaning to the dirty area, wash, dry and replace. Boil the sponge bags. Dry and replace them.
15. Record the observation and reactions of the patient.

NOTE:

–          For an incontinent patient, clean the patient first wear gloves for cleaning the patient.

Discard the sponge bag and gloves, wash hands, clean the basin, then proceed with the bath.

–          Use long, firm strokes for cleaning extremities.

For admission bath:

–          Use a long bed Mackintosh and two sheets.

–          Fan fold the top bed clothes at the foot end of the bed.

–          Spread the long Mackintosh and a sheet over the foundation of the bed.

–          Cover the patient with another sheet.

–          After the bed bath, remove the long bed mackintosh and both the sheets.

–          Put the patient on the clean bed.

RECORDING:

Time	Date	Medication and Treatment	Nurses Notes
8-00			Bed Bath Beyond gave the client Felt fresh and comfortable                  Sign                   R/N

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