Purpose of Sitz Bath: 1.To aid healing a wound in the area by cleaning on discharges and slough 2.To induce voiding in urinary retention 3.To relieve pain, congestion and inflammation in cases of:     a.Hemorrhoids ...

Purpose: 1. To remove cerebrospinal fluid by gravity flow in order to: a. Secure specimen for diagnosis b. Relieve intracranial pressure c. Introduce drugs in therapy. d. Introduce air or opaque liquid before taking X-ray for diagnosis 2. To...

I. Purpose: To make the skin as clean as possible with a minimum of irritation to prevent infection II. Preparation of the Patient and the Environment: Explain the procedure to the patient. Close the window if necessary Draw the...

I. Purpose To provide warmth and comfort for the patient. To provide protection for the bed. To arrange the bed and other furniture in order to facilitate the transfer of the patient from stretcher to bed. II. Equipment The same linen as...

I. In Dorsal Recumbent Position: Arrange the pillows in the order to support the weight of the shoulders and head. Relieve strain on the muscles of the back by supporting it, fill in the hollows with small pillows, small pads, or a hot water bottle...

Routine Procedures to be done as Symptoms of Approaching Death Develop: Notify the doctor. Notify relatives and friends. Call for priest or minister. Call supervisor and Headnurse. Provide privacy (by screening if in the ward). ...