B E D B AT H

M A J N A M R ATA K R I P L A N I
Objectives
 Definition

 Types

 Purposes of a bed bath

 Indications of Bed bath

 Scientific Principles

 General Instructions

 Procedure Demonstration
Definition

“Sponge Bath / Bed Bath means

Bathing a patient who is confined to
bed and who doesnot have the
physical and mental capability of self
bathing.”
- TNAI MANUAL
Definition

“Sponge Bath literally means a bath

in which someone is not placed in
water but is cleaned with a wet, soapy
sponge or cloth”

- The Britannica Dictionary

 Principles of Bed Bath
Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
 Intact Skin and Mucous Membranes - first line of defence for the
body against injury and diseases

 Excessive moisture in skin for a period of time can result in tissue

irritation

 Poor Circulation impeded nutrition to the skin

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Principles of Microbiology
 Pathogens grow well in warm and moist environment

 Pathogenic organisms may be transferred from the source

to a new host by direct or indirect methods
 Principles of Bed Bath
Principles of Nutrition
 Skin that is poorly nourished and dry
less ability to protect
more vulnerable to injury
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Principles of Sociology
 Hygiene practices vary between individuals, betweeen
people of different economic status and cultures
 Principles of Bed Bath
Principles of Economy
 Systematic ways of working saves time, energy and
material

Principles of Psychology
 Any Unfamiliar situation produces anxiety
 Procedure
 Preparation

Preliminary assessment

Preparation of Articles

Preparation of Unit

Preparation of Patient
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