University:
Liberty University
Course:
BIOM 500 | Introduction to Biomedical Sciences
Academic year:

2024
Views:

382

Pages:

5
Author:

Sheha A.

**Pressure Ulcer Procedure** **Equipment:** * Basin of water * Soap and sponge * Towels * Mackintosh and towel * Cotton balls * Spirit * Iodine * Betadine * Cotton swabs * Disposable gloves * Dressing materials **Procedure:** **Step 1:** Position the patient in a lateral position. **Step 2:** Expose the area to be cleaned. **Step 3:** Cover the surrounding area with a mackintosh and towel. **Step 4:** Clean the area with soap and water. **Step 5:** Clean the area with spirit swab. **Step 6:** Clean the area with betadine solution. **Step 7:** Dry the area with a dry towel. **Step 8:** Apply dressing as per doctor's order. **Step 9:** Clean the surrounding area and make the bed comfortable. **Step 10:** Position the patient comfortably in bed. **Step 11:** Cleanse the back with soap and water. Smooth strokes from spine towards the sides of the back. Clean the back, neck, shoulders, arms and hands. **Step 12:** Rinse the back with water. Smooth strokes from spine towards the sides of the back. Rinse the back, neck, shoulders, arms and hands. **Step 13:** Dry the back with a dry towel. Smooth strokes from spine towards the sides of the back. Dry the back, neck, shoulders, arms and hands. **Step 14:** Apply powder or lotion as per doctor's order. Smooth strokes from spine towards the sides of the back. Apply powder or lotion to the back, neck, shoulders, arms and hands. **Step 15:** Position the patient comfortably in bed.