mortem care.pptx about the public heath.

About how we care the patients in our ethics to mortem their.

1. Post-mortem care 4/5/2024 1

2. Outline Introduction Stage of dying Definition of care after death Purpose 4/5/2024 2

3. Objective At the end of this session you will be able to: Define dying Identify dying stage Describe care after death Describe purpose of care after death 4/5/2024 3

4. A. Care of the Dying Death :- Is a natural part of life and comes to all beings. Is the end of life and all the vital processes. Legal death is the total absence of brain activities. 4/5/2024 4

5. Stages of Dying According to Dr. Ross there are five stages of dying Denial The denial may be partial or complete and may occur not only during the first stages of illness but later on from time to time Initially it is a temporary defense and is used as a buffer until such time as the person is able to collect him self , mobilize his defenses , and face the inevitability of death. 4/5/2024 5

6. Stages of Dying 2. Anger The person feels violent anger at having to give up life. This emotion may be directed toward persons in the environment or even projected into the environment at random . 4/5/2024 6

7. Stages of Dying 3. Bargaining The person attempts to strike a bargain for more time to live or more time to be without pain in return for doing something for God. Often during this stage the person turns or returns to religion 4/5/2024 7

8. Stages of Dying 4. Depression Dr. Ross writes about two kinds of depression . Preparatory depression; this is a tool for dealing with the impending loss. Reactive depression; In this form of depression, the person is reacting against the impending loss of life and grieves for him or herself. 4/5/2024 8

9. Stages of Dying 5. Acceptance This occurs when the person has worked through the previous stages and accepts his or her own inevitable death. With full acceptance of impending death comes the preparation for it; however, even with acceptance, hope is still present and needs to be supported realistically. 4/5/2024 9

10. Care after death This is the care given to the body after death. It is also called post-mortem care . Purpose 1. To show respect for the dead 2. To prepare the body for burial 3. To prevent spread of infection 4. To show kindness to the family 4/5/2024 10

11. Equipment Basin for water, wash cloth and towel Cotton Gauze Dressings and tape if necessary Clean sheet Stretcher Forceps Name tag Gloves, if necessary 4/5/2024 11

12. Procedure Note the exact time of death and chart it If the doctor is present call him to pronounce death If the family members are not present, send for them Wash hands and wear clean gloves according to agency policy • Close doors of the room or pull curtain Raise bed to comfortable working level (when necessary) • Arrange for privacy and prevent other patients from seeing in to room. 4/5/2024 12

13. Procedure….. Close patient's eyes and nose if necessary Remove N.G. tubes and other devices from patient's body Place patient in supine position Replace soiled dressing with clean ones when possible Bath patients as necessary Brush or comb hair Apply clean gown Care for valuable and personal belongings and document dispersement 4/5/2024 13

14. Procedure….. Allow family to view patient and remain in room Attach special level if patient had contagious disease Await arrival of ambulance or transfer to morgue Remove gloves and wash hands Document the procedure 4/5/2024 14

15. Thank you 4/5/2024 15