SHAMPOOING HAIR IN BED

Purposes:

1. To cleanse the hair.

2. To remove dandruff.
3. To remove excess oil or stimulates oil glands.
4. To stimulate blood circulation in the scalp.
5. To promote / maintain integrity of hair and scalp.
6. To promote self-esteem and a sense of comfort.
7. To prevent lice infestation.

MATERIALS:

1. 2 pcs. Rubber sheet or Kelly pad or Plastic Trough 7. Hairbrush or comb

2. 2 pitchers 8. 1 pail or large basin
3. Shampoo 9. 1 small basin and 1 medium size basin
4. 3 bath towels 10. 1 bath blanket
5. 1 face towel 11. 2 newspaper
6. 3 cotton balls 12. 2 trays
Action Rationale
1.Secure doctors order for hair shampoo. Serves as a legal document that will protect
Read Doctor’s order. the nurse.

2. Serves as a legal document that will protect
the nurse.
3. Wash hands.
4. Prepare equipment to be used. Be sure to
place a table lining and also a lining on it.
5. Place patient in a supine position with
head and shoulder at the top side edge of the
bed.
6. A. USING A KELLY PAD/ PLASTIC
TROUGH (IDEAL)
A. Place a pillow under patients shoulder
(optional).
B. Roll together a towel and a rubber
sheet (in such a way that the rubber sheet is
underneath the towel). Then place pt. On his
side and start unrolling the opposite side of the
bed towards the patient’s back covering the
head part of the bed. Then turn the patient to
the other side and continue unrolling the
remaining rolled part. Then return to supine
position.
C. Place inflated Kelly pad lined with towel
under the patient’s head / nape. Spread towel
towards the end of the Kelly pad.
Explaining the procedure to the patient will
boost self-esteem and minimize anxiety.
Reduces transfer of microorganisms.
Preparing equipment avoids waste of time and
effort and placing lining avoid scratching the
table/tray.
Supine position facilitates the procedure and
easy drainage of water.
A. By gravity, water from the higher area
drains to a lower area thereby facilitating
drainage and preventing sailing of linens.
B. Rolling together the towel and rubber
sheet instead of placing it one at a time to
cover the patient’s pillow or mattress saves
time and effort. This will also prevent sailing of
the bed linens.
C. Serves as receptacle for used water.

B. USING A ROLLED RUBBER SHEET

(MODIFIED)
A. Place a pillow under the patient’s nape/ A. Elevating the patient’s head facilitates
shoulder. drainage of water towards the basin by gravity.
B. Place a pt. In a lateral position. Place B. Refer to 6.B using Kelly pad.
rubber sheet and fanfold. Roll together a towel
and a rubber sheet( in such a way that the
rubber sheet is under the towel). Then place
patient on his side and start unrolling on the
opposite side of the bed. Then turn the patient
to the other side and continue unrolling the
remaining rolled part.
C. Roll a towel-lined rubber sheet (towel C. It serves as a Kelly pad in the absence
under the rubber sheet) at one end of such. To facilitate drainage of water to the
horizontally. Roll approximately ¼ to 1/3 of the wash basin.
whole length of the rolled rubber sheet
inwards.
7. Line patient’s chest with a towel. 7. Water that may spill into the patient’s
chest may soil the top sheet and causes
feeling of coldness.
8. Put cotton balls on the patient’s ears. 8. To prevent shampoo from getting into
patient’s ears.
9. Brush/comb the patient’s hair. 9. To remove and loose dandruff, dirt and
tangles.
10. Place a damp cloth on the patient’s 10. To prevent shampoo from getting into
eye. patient’s eye.
11. Mix hot and cold water in a basin. 11. Prevents burns to scalp.
Obtain temperature at approximately 43 C to
44 C by testing the water using your elbow.
12. Using the water dipper, slowly pour 12. Water aids in distribution of shampoo
water over client’s hair until it is completely suds over hair.
wet.
13. In a basin, mix shampoo and water. 13. Too concentrated shampoo causes
scalp irritation and dandruff formation.
14. Shampoo patient’s hair. Work up a 14. Massage increase scalp irritation.
lather with both hands. Start at client’s
hairlines and works towards the nape lift the
head slightly with one hand to wash the back
of the head. Massage scalp by applying
pressure with your fingertips.
15. Rinse hair with water until shampoo is 15. Retained shampoo leaves a dull finish
completely removed. on hair. Soap may cause scalp irritation.

16. Repeat steps 13 to 15 if necessary. 16. To remove remaining dirt if necessary.

17.Remove cotton balls, damp cloth, kelly
pad/rolled rubber sheet and place it in a pail. 17. Part of doing the after care.
18. Put pillow back to proper position 18. To promote comfort.
under the head.
19. Wrap patient’s head in bath towel. Dry
patient’s face with cloth used to protect eyes.
Dry off any moisture along neck or shoulders.
20. Pat dry patient’s hair with towel under 20. To prevent (drilling) chilling.
the head.
21. Dry patient’s hair and scalp. Use second
towel if first becomes saturated.
22. Remove rubber sheet lining the pillow 22. Part of the after care procedure.
or mattress and towel from chest, fold and set
aside.
23. Comb hair to remove tangles and dry with 23. For aesthetic purposes
dryer if desired
24. Apply oil preparation or conditioning
product to hair if desired by patient.
25. Assist patient to comfortable position and
complete styling of hair.
26. Check patient for unusualities. 26. To make sure of patient’s safety by
detecting early changes in-patient’s condition.
27. Tidy up the place. Return articles to the 27. Maintains cleanliness of the patient’s
proper place, clean and dry. immediate environment and controls
transmission of infection.
28. Record/report procedure. 28. For legal purposes.