Sitz bath procedure

It's a sitz bath prcedure

1. PROVIDING SITZ BATH By vijaya

2. Definition A procedure whereby patient’s perineal area/buttocks are submerged in warm water Purpose To aid the healing process of perineal wounds. To reduce pain and discomfort To reduce swelling and irritation To increase circulation To promote relaxation Contraindications Diabetes Impaired peripheral sensory function

3. Articles Sitz bath basin Warm water(temp 105 to 110°F) Medication if ordered Bath thermometer Clean gloves Towel Sheet

4. Procedure Wash hands Add required quantity of ordered medications, e.g. betadine into sitz bath basin. Fill basin with warm water at a temperature of 105 to 110°f Keep basin on a low stool with toilet seat up. Assist patient with removal of any dressing or peripatetic and position and Assist to sit in sitz bath basin Place a towel on patient’s thigh and cover the shoulders with a sheet. Don’t leave patient unattended during procedure. Instruct patient to contract and relax anal spincter while taking sitz bath Allow patient to sit for 20 minutes, then Assist with drying and applying dressing or peripatetic as required.

5. 10. Discontinue the procedure if any adverse effects like dizziness, weakness, accelerated pulse rate, or pallor occurs. 11. Assist patient back to bed and Instruct to stay in bed for 20 minutes with hip elevated. After procedure Clean and replace all the reusable articles. If the basin is to be autoclaved, arrange for it. Wash hands Document