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Sitz Bath Procedure
Sitz Bath Procedure
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SITZ BATH
Definition: It is also known as a hip bath, a sitz bath involves immersion of the pelvic area in
warm or hot water.
Purposes:
To relieve discomfort
To reduce inflammation
Assess the condition of the episiotomy site, any itching, irritation, ulcer, edema, drainage
Assess whether the sitz bath should be done under ‘aseptic’ technique or clean technique (remember when there is a
episiotomy wound the sitz bath should be done under aseptic technique
Assess for any tare, odour scars, inflammation, excoriation and enlarged lymph nodes.
ARTICLES RATIONALE
Neem paste with bowl 30gms To provide neem extract sitz bath
STEPS OF PROCEDURE:
Explain the procedure to the patient To gain confidence Psychological To gain confidence.
and co operation preparation
Provide screens For privacy Physical preparation
Ask the mother to wear the hospital
To maintain aseptic Physical preparation
gown and thoroughly wash the
Perineal area. technique
Safety
Spread the rubber mat, kept the
To maintain sterile
stainless basin (Betadine solution) Microbiology
area