Bucao Perilite-Exposure

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PERILITE EXPOSURE

Name: Lorenz Gabriel Bucao Grade:__________________


Year and Section: BSN 2 – C Date: Feb, 25, 2022
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. Legend:
1- Excellent
MATERIALS: 1. Perilite lamp/ gooseneck lamp/heat lamp 2- Very Satisfactory
2. Blanket 3- Satisfactory
3. Perineal flushing set 4- Needs Improvement
4. Incontinent pad 5- Poor
5. Clean hand towel

PROCEDURE RATIONALE 1 2 3 4 5
1. Review physician's order. To assure the exact order is
given.
2. Gather equipment and check it for safety To be able to perform the
Factors. procedure easily.
3. Bring equipment to patient’s room. To be able to perform the
procedure easily.
4. Explain procedure to the patient. For proper cooperation and to
lessen anxiety.
5. After getting the approval, let patient void To make the procedure more
first. comfortable for the client.
6. Wash hands. To eliminate microbes presents
in the hands.
7. Provide bed screen and arrange beddings to For the sake of the patients
expose only the body part to which treatment privacy.
is to be given.
8. Assist patient into a dorsal recumbent To make the procedure more
position. comfortable for the client.
9. Check and assess the condition of the To avoid any obstruction that can
perineum. Remove any ointment or dressings cause the spread of microbes
if present. present.
10. Provide bedpan and render perineal flushing. To keep the bedding form being
soiled.
11. Dry perineum thoroughly with clean hand So that the procedure may take
towel/dry cotton balls and remove bedpan. effect.
12. Place incontinent pad under patient’s This soaks up liquids like pee and
perineum. vaginal discharge.
13. Place heat lamp under the blanket about 18 To improve blood circulation and
24 inches from the perineum and connect fasten the healing of the wound.
electricity.
14. Leave the lamp according to the prescribed So that the procedure may take
duration and check patient twice during the effect and give safety to the
treatment procedure is administered for any patient.
discomfort, burning reaction or untoward
reaction.
PROCEDURE RATIONALE 1 2 3 4 5
15. Instruct patient not to change position nor So that the procedure may take
touch lamp during the entire procedure. effect.
16. Disconnect electricity and remove lamp after Timely and precise recording /
15 minutes or as ordered by the physician. documentation improves client
safety.
17. Assess the surrounding area that receives the To ascertain the condition of the
treatment and reposition patient comfortably. perineum Repositioning
improves client comfort.
18. Do after care. Proper disposal or putting the
* Disinfect the lamp by wiping it with alcohol. things back can avoid cross
* Return equipment to store room. contamination.
* Dispose soiled dressings to infectious waste
Bin
19. Do documentation: Maintain accurate records for
 Time treatment done. future reference, and to give
 Part exposed. patient a safety and quality care.
 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 For correction of mistakes and
criticisms. work on the things that needs
improvement.
21. Assumes accountability. Taking ownership in one’s own
actions eliminates the time and
effort you spend on distracting
activities and other unproductive
behaviour.
Scoring:
1x ____________ = __________
2x ____________ = __________
3x ____________ = __________
4x ____________ = __________
5x ____________ = __________
Total divided by no. of items = __________
Comments:
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
Lorenz Gabriel Bucao
Student’s Signature over Printed Name

Clinical Instructor’s Signature and Date over Printed name

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