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    The document defines and discusses different types of bed baths. It outlines the purposes of bed baths which include cleaning the skin, stimulating circulation, and providing a sense of well-being. It also lists patient populations that may require bed baths. The document describes three main types of bed baths - cleansing baths, self-help baths, and therapeutic baths. Cleansing baths are given for hygiene purposes and can include complete, partial, or tub baths. Therapeutic baths are usually ordered by physicians to soothe irritated skin or apply medications. The document also outlines bed bath principles and required materials.

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    The document defines and discusses different types of bed baths. It outlines the purposes of bed baths which include cleaning the skin, stimulating circulation, and providing a sense of well-being. It also lists patient populations that may require bed baths. The document describes three main types of bed baths - cleansing baths, self-help baths, and therapeutic baths. Cleansing baths are given for hygiene purposes and can include complete, partial, or tub baths. Therapeutic baths are usually ordered by physicians to soothe irritated skin or apply medications. The document also outlines bed bath principles and required materials.

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    The document defines and discusses different types of bed baths. It outlines the purposes of bed baths which include cleaning the skin, stimulating circulation, and providing a sense of well-being. It also lists patient populations that may require bed baths. The document describes three main types of bed baths - cleansing baths, self-help baths, and therapeutic baths. Cleansing baths are given for hygiene purposes and can include complete, partial, or tub baths. Therapeutic baths are usually ordered by physicians to soothe irritated skin or apply medications. The document also outlines bed bath principles and required materials.

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    BED

    BATHING
    BHCI LEVEL 1 FACULTY
    OBJECTIVES:
    1. Define the concept of Bed Bath.
    2. Determine the purposes of bed bath.
    3. Enumerate the different types of bed bath and its definition.
    BED BATH
    • Removing of accumulated oil, perspiration, dead skin cells and
    some bacteria by means of water, soap and adequate skin
    rubbing.
    INDICATIONS
    1. Bed ridden patients
    2. Coma patients
    3. Major surgery
    4. Orthopedic patients with surgery
    5. Mentally ill patients
    6. Certain infections
    7. Patients with amputation surgery
    PURPOSES
    1. Cleaning the skin
    2. Stimulates circulation
    3. Produces a sense of well-being
    4. Excellent opportunity for the nurse to assess ill clients.
    TYPES/KINDS:
    1. CLEANSING BATH – given for hygiene purposes.

     Complete bed bath – washing of the entire body of a


    DEPENDENT CLIENT in bed.

     Self-help bed bath – given for patient in bed but are able to
    bathe themselves but NEEDS ASSISTANCE for washing
    the back and perhaps the feet.
     Partial Bath – washing only the parts of the body that might
    cause discomfort or with unpleasant odor for dependent or
    assisting during self –sufficient care.

     Tub bath – tub baths are preferred rather than the bed; used
    also for therapeutic baths;

     Shower- use by the ambulatory patients but needs minimal


    assistance from the nurse.
    2. THERAPEUTIC BATH – bath usually ordered by physicians which
    gives physical effects to soothe irritated skin or to treat an area where
    medications may be placed in water.

     Sitz bath – cleanses and reduces pain and inflammation of perineal and
    anal areas; used for clients who has undergone surgery or childbirth;
    clients sits in a special tub or basin.

     Medicated bath – aids in relief of skin irritation and creates an


    antibacterial and drying effect. (Oatmeal, cornstarch, sodium
    bicarbonate)
    PRINCIPLES:
    • Patient safety
    • Medical asepsis
    • Timely manner
    • Privacy and Confidentiality
    • Body mechanics
    • Accurate Documentation
    MATERIALS

    01 Basin 03 Orange stick

    02 Soap 04 Washcloths
    MATERIALS

    05 Bath blanket 07 New patient’s gown

    06 Towel 08 Urinal/bed pan


    MATERIALS

    09 Bottom sheet 11 Perineal pad/diaper


    pad

    10 Cotton draw sheet. 12 Top sheet


    Thanks!
    BRENT LEVEL I

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