CLEANSING BED BATH

Definition: To cleanse the patient’s body 3. To promote privacy from the patient
while confined on bed 4. Prevent rapid loss of heat of the patient
5. For an easy access when doing the
Purpose: To remove dirt and dead skin cells
procedure
To prevent irritation and rushes that 6. To prevent the tope linen soiled
would cause infection 7. Provides full exposure of the body parts
Principles: Always starts at the farther side to 8. Warm water promotes comfort from the
the nearer side patient
9. Prevents soiling of bath blanket
Avoid exposure of the patient’s body 10. Mitt retains water and heat
Always keep the patient warm 11. Prevents secretions from entering
on nasolacrimal duct
Equipment: 12. To remove the dirt on face, ears,
4 face towels, bath blanket, Gown, glass of and neck
water, 2 bath towels , paper linings, Top 13. Long firm strokes helps removes
sheet, 3 basins, Bell/utensils , soap w/ dirt
soapdish, Nail cutter w/ tissue paper , 2 14. To remove the dirt of on between
pales, Bedpan, chair and hamper of the fingers
15. To remove the dirt on the
1. To prevent cross contamination abdominal area.
2. To gain the patient’s cooperation