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Pediculosis Capitis: Transmission DIRECT: Hair To Hair OR INDIRECT: Brush
Pediculosis Capitis: Transmission DIRECT: Hair To Hair OR INDIRECT: Brush
Pediculosis Capitis
Parasitic infection of the head and scalp (bugs do not fly or
jump)
Nursing Diagnosis
Contamination
Risk for infection (itching)
Self-esteem
Itching
Treatment:
Initial pediculicide shampoo (OTC or Rx)
o Do not wash hair prior to medication
Second Treatment pediculicide shampoo recommended (7
days later)
Nursing Care
Assess for presence of lice or nits
Administer treatment
Provide reassurance that anyone can be effected
Education
Educate family on transmission and treatment
Machine wash all clothing, towels, bed linen etc with hot
water and then dryer 20 min or more
Vacuum carpets, car seats, stuffed animals, rugs
Non washable items should be sealed in plastic bag for 14
days if unable to dry-clean or vacuum
Soak combs, brushes and other hair items in lice killing
products for one hour
Can boil items for 10 min
When children are not at home, they should always have
hats scarfs etc. in different cubbies
Otitis Media