PERILITE EXPOSURE

Name: Sancho Mikhael C. Jueco Grade:__________________

Year and Section: BSN - 2C Date: February 28, 2022

Legend:
1- Excellent
2- Very Satisfactory
3- Satisfactory
4- Needs Improvement
5- Poor

DEFINITION: Application of dry heat to perineal area in order to provide comfort and increase blood circulation
and hasten wound healing.

PURPOSE: 1. To dilate blood vessels of surrounding tissues thus promote circulation

2. To keep area dry thus promote healing.
3. To promote diaphoresis.

MATERIALS: 1. Perilite lamp/ gooseneck lamp/heat lamp

2. Blanket
3. Perineal flushing set
4. Incontinent pad
5. Clean hand towel

PROCEDURE RATIONALE 1 2 3 4 5
1. Review physician's order. To make sure that this procedure
is advice for the client.
2. Gather equipment and check it for safety To be prepared and prevent any
Factors. accidents which can harm the
client.
3. Bring equipment to patient’s room. To prepare things for this
procedure.
4. Explain procedure to the patient. Provide the patient with
knowledge about the purpose of
the procedure.

5. After getting the approval, let patient void It reassures the patient and
first. ensures accurate documentation.

6. Wash hands. To prevent cross-contamination

7. Provide bed screen and arrange beddings to
expose only the body part to which treatment
is to be given.
8. Assist patient into a dorsal recumbent
position.
9. Check and assess the condition of the
perineum. Remove any ointment or dressings
of microorganisms
To give the patient their privacy.
proper position in this procedure
can make the client feel
comfortable
After removing the ointment and
bandages, the perineum can be
 if present.
10. Provide bedpan and render perineal flushing.
11. Dry perineum thoroughly with clean hand
towel/dry cotton balls and remove bedpan.
12. Place incontinent pad under patient’s
perineum.
13. Place heat lamp under the blanket about 18
24 inches from the perineum and connect
electricity.
14. Leave the lamp according to the prescribed
duration and check patient twice during the
treatment procedure is administered for any
discomfort, burning reaction or untoward
reaction.
PROCEDURE
15. Instruct patient not to change position nor
touch lamp during the entire procedure.
16. Disconnect electricity and remove lamp after
15 minutes or as ordered by the physician.
17. Assess the surrounding area that receives the
treatment and reposition patient comfortably.
18. Do after care.
* Disinfect the lamp by wiping it with alcohol.
* Return equipment to store room.
* Dispose soiled dressings to infectious waste
Bin
19. Do documentation:
● Time treatment done.
● Part exposed.
● Duration of treatment.
● Condition of part or of patient.
● Amount and character of drainage if any.
● Signature of nurse.
ATTITUDE OF THE STUDENT:
20. Accept constructive suggestions and
criticisms.
21. Assumes accountability.
Scoring:
1x ____________ = __________
2x ____________ = __________
exposed to the light of the
perineum to determine the
condition of the perineum.
To prevent spreading of waste.
Drying the area is most likely to
have less microorganisms.
This helps to absorb moist in the
area.
To provide comfort, facilitate
wound healing, and increase
blood circulation.
To ensure the safety of the
patient.
RATIONALE 1 2 3 4 5
To prevent patient from getting
burned by the lamp
To prevent patient from getting
burned by the lamp
To determine the condition of the
perineum. For the benefit of the
patient.
To make sure that you’re done
doing the perilite exposure with
the client.
To validate that you’re done
doing the procedure and for
references for other nurses.
To help increase knowledge
about this procedure.
To know that the student is
accountable for their actions.
 3x ____________ = __________
4x ____________ = __________
5x ____________ = __________
Total divided by no. of items = __________
Comments:
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Student’s Signature over Printed Name

Clinical Instructor’s Signature and Date over Printed name