Today our topic of discussion is Hair Wash/Bed Shampoo.
Hair Wash/Bed Shampoo
The patient confined to bed will require a cleansing. shampoo at least every two weeks. With the approval of the medical officer, plan the shampoo for a time when the patient feels rested and has no conflicting treatments or appointments. If the patient can be moved to a stretcher, do so and take him to a convenient sink. If this is not possible,. do the shampoo in bed.
Definition
Hair wash/bed shampoo is a special care of the hair may be required for patients who are in bed for a prolonged period of time.Shampooing the hair should be performed whenever the hair and scalp are dirty.
Principles for Shampooing the Bed Patient’s Hair
- The supine position is preferred for weaker patients
- Patients with significant heart or lung disease will not tolerate being supine; they must be in a sitting position
- Hair care should be given regularly during illness, just as it would be normally.
Purpose
- To keep hair and scalp clean and healthy
- To promotes sense of comfort and self-esteem
- To complete the treatment of pediculi.
General Instructions
- The patients are given hair wash at least once a week for bedridden patients • Avoid hair wash for patients who have just taken meals at least for an hour
- Avoid exposure and chilling by keeping the patient
covered with top clothes - If the patients are very sick, note pulse before and after the hair wash
- Do not let the patient exert and try to avoid exertion to the patient as far as possible.
Preliminary Assessment
- Doctors order for specific precautions
- General condition for the patient
- Self-care ability
- Patients preference for soap, shampoo, oil, etc.
- Patients mental state to follow instructions
- Availabilities of ward article.
Preparation of tile Patient and Environment
- Explain the procedure
- Arrange the articles at the bedside
- Provide privacy
- Position the patient (flat) comfortably to the edge of the bed (if condition permits)
- Remove the extra pillows and back rest
- Make an improvised through (Kelley’s pad) and place it under the hand to facilitate the drainage of water in to receptacle
- Place the bucket on the low stool close to the side of the bed. The distal end of the Mackintosh (trough) is received in to it
- Plug the ear with cotton balls.
Equipment
- A tray contains bath towels-2
- Face towel-1
- Long Mackintosh-1
- Cotton swabs-2
- Liquid soap or shampoo
- Hair comb
- Kidney tray
- Paper bag and newspaper
- Bucket-1
- Mug-1
- Jugs-2 (hot and cold water) Safety pins.
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