Medicated-Bath

medicated-bath

1. DEMONSTRATION ON MEDICATED-BATH Submiited by, S.Gnana dhana sekar , B.Sc (N )

2. Definition Medicated bath is a therapeutic bath in which medication is dispersed in water as well as the treatments of dermatological disorder.

3. Types of medicated bath: Epsom salt bath Oat meal bath Sulfur bath Soda bath Detox bath Apple cider vinegar bath

4. Oatmeal bath Epsom salt bath

5. Pottassium sulfate for sulfur bath Baking soda for Soda bath

6. Detox bath Apple cider vinegar bath

7. Indication : Psoriasis Eczema Allergic reaction Itching Insect bites Arthritis pain Skin irritation Prickly heat

8. Insect bites psoriasis

9. itching Prickly heat

10. CONTRA INDICATION Cardiac disease Diabetes mellitus Arteriosclerosis Open wound Infection lesions and bleeding

11. bleeding Cardiac disease

12. BATH TUB BATH MAT BATH THERMOMETER THERAPEUTIC ADDITIVE MEASURING DEVICE WASH CLOTHS BATH TOWELS GOWN LUBRICATION (IF ORDERED) ARTICLES

13. Bath thermometer Bath tub

14. Wash cloths gown

15. Lubricant cream Bath towels

16. PREAROTORY PHASE: Identify the patients Check the physician order Assess the patients condition Explain the procedure to the patients Make since the tub is clear&disinfect Place bath mat next to the tub

17. Performance phase : Fill the tub with 6”is8” (15to20cm) of water Measure the amount of therapeutic additive recording is the physician order Mix the additive in the water Allow the patients to soak for 15 to 30 minutes after check the temperature of water in the tub Bath the patient against scrubbing his skin is prevent further irritation

18. Follow-up phase: After the bath assist the patient from the tub Help the patients put him skin dry with towards, don’t rub the skin Apply lubricating cream ( If ordered ) Provide a fresh gown or patients dress Escort the patients is his room and make sure that patients comfortable

19. Conti…., Drain the bath tub Clean and disinfect the tub Wash hands Documentation the procedure

20. Complication: General weakness can results from heat. Irregular or accelerated pulse may indicate cardio vascular distress.

21. Nursing responsibility: Medicated bath should be avoided in the case of hunger over fatigue or sedation. Explain that red skin & sweating for 30-60 min after bath are normal. Children,old people and seriously ill patients should be nursed in medicated bath. Medicated bath should be stopped at once in the case of dizziness,palpitation,vomiting .

22. Conti…., Medicated bath is avoided for cause of moderate or severe hypertension history, heart disease, asthma for allergic history. Medicated bath is avoided for cases of open wound infection lesions and bleeding. Medicated bath should be avoided for pregnant women or mentruration .