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    This document provides instructions for washing a patient's hair who cannot do it themselves. It discusses preparing the necessary supplies, assessing the patient's needs and preferences, and the step-by-step process for washing, rinsing and drying the hair safely and hygienically. Maintaining proper hair care is important for patient comfort and preventing infections. Nurses should explain each step to patients and ensure their privacy and comfort during the procedure.

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    This document provides instructions for washing a patient's hair who cannot do it themselves. It discusses preparing the necessary supplies, assessing the patient's needs and preferences, and the step-by-step process for washing, rinsing and drying the hair safely and hygienically. Maintaining proper hair care is important for patient comfort and preventing infections. Nurses should explain each step to patients and ensure their privacy and comfort during the procedure.

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    HAIR

    WASHING
    INTRODUCTION
     Personal hygiene refers to the measures of
    physical cleanliness that promotes physical
    and psychological well being. The nurse
    should be able to assess the patient need and
    care accordingly. A patient staying in bed
    perspire in excess or any treatment that leaves
    blood or solution in hair, may require
    shampooing more frequently.
    DEFINITION
     Hair washing defines that is one of
    general care provided to a client who
    cannot clean the hair by himself/herself.

     Hair wash/bed shampoo is a special care


    for the hair and may be required for
    patients who are in bed for prolonged
    period of time.
    PURPOSE
    1. To maintain personal hygiene of the client
    2. To increase circulation to the scalp and
    hair and promote growing of hair
    3. To make him/her feel refreshed.
    4. To prevent accumulation of dirt, dandruff
    & oil
    5. To prevent itching & infection.
    6. To keep hair clean & healthy.
    ARTICLES REQUIRED
    A tray containing:
    ARTICLES QTY RATIONALE
    A pair of gloves 1 To prevent cross infection

    Bath towel 2 One to protect pillow and one


    to dry hair
    Wash cloth or 1 To protect the eyes
    face towel
    Mackintosh or 2 To protect pillow and bed
    kellypad linen and other to make
    trough
    Shampoo or liquid 1 To put for shampooing
    soap
    ARTICLES QTY RATIONALE
    Hair oil 1 To apply in hair

    Hair comb 1 To comb hair

    Cotton balls with oil To plug ears


    or non refined cotton
    Bucket 1 To collect dirty water

    Jug 2 Hot and cold water

    Paper bag and 1each To collect loose hair and


    kidney tray the cotton plug
    Mug and basin 1each To take water

    Newspaper 1 To make trough


    KELLY’S PAD
    INFLATABLE BASIN
    INFLATABLE BASIN TRAY
    PRELIMINARY
    ASSESSMENT
    CHECK
     Doctor’s order for specific precaution.
     General condition of the patient.
     Self care ability.
     Patient’s preference for soap, shampoo, oil
    etc
     Patient’s mental state to follow instruction.
     Availabilities of ward article.
    PREPARATION OF PATIENT
     Explain the procedure to the patient.
     Collect and arrange articles conveniently at
    bed side.
     Provide privacy.
     Close windows , put off fans to prevent
    draught.
    CONTI...
     Remove the top linen after covering the
    patient with bath blanket.
     Cover the pillow with mackintosh and towel.
     Make an improvised trough with mackintosh
    and newspaper and place it under the head of
    the patient , to facilitate drainage of water
    into bucket.

     Plug ears with cotton balls and cover the


    eyes with a sponge cloth.
    STEPS OF PROCEDURE

    1. Wash hands with soap and water


    2. Brush and comb hair
    3. Mix cold and hot water and test the
    temperature with the back of hand.
    4. With mug, pour water slowly over hair
    until it is completely wet. Apply a small
    amount of shampoo.
    5. Work upward with both hands .Start at
    hairline and work towards the back of the
    neck .Lift head slightly with one hand to
    wash the backside of the head. Massage
    scalp by applying pressure with fingertips.

    6. Rinse hair with water and make sure that


    hair is free of shampoo.
    7. Wrap the head in bath towel.

    8. Dry face with a piece of cloth used to protect the


    eyes.

    9. Dry off moisture along the neck or shoulders.

    10. Dry hair and scalp. Use the second towel ,if
    required.

    11. Remove the trough and place it in the basin.


    Discard the cotton plugs used in the ears into the
    paper bag.
    AFTER CARE
     Spread the hair over the towel
    placed on the pillow and allow it
    dry.
     Assist the patient in attaining a
    comfortable position.
     Change the linen ,if wet.
     Inspect the condition of hair.
     Return all the articles to their proper place
    after washing and wash hands.
     Record the procedure in the nurses record
    and also findings related to the condition
    of hair or scalp.
     Return to the bed side. When the hair is
    dry ,comb and arrange the hair. Remove
    the towel spread on the pillow and make
    the patient comfortable.
    SUMMARY
    BIBLIOGRAPHY
    THANK YOU

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