Hair Care BSC N First Year
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Neelofur Ibran AliHair Care BSC N First Year
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Neelofur Ibran AliPRAGYAN COLLEGE OF NURSING –BHOPAL
B.sc NURSING FIRST YEAR
TOPIC – HAIR CARE
INTRODUCTION –A person appearance and feeling of well being usually depends on the way the way
the hairs looks and feels. Normally the scalp is neither dry nor oily. Healthy hair of healthy scalp is
constantly falling and being replaced by new growth. The general health of a person effects the
growth of hair. However, physical changes, environmental and physical stress, aging infections and
certain diseases, or drugs can affect the characteristic of hair. The loss of hair (alopecia) can results
from improper practices of hair care.
DEFINITION- Cleaning of hair with shampoo or soap to remove dirt, oil and odour on scalp and hair,
for a helpless patient in bed to promote a healthy well being of the patient.
PURPOSES:-
1. To keep hair clean and healthy.
2. To promotes growth of hair.
3. To prevent loss of hair.
4. To prevent itching and infection.
5. To prevent accumulation of dirt, dandruff and oil.
6. To prevent tangles
7. To stimulates circulation.
8. To clean hair after pediculosis treatment.
9. To enhance personal appearance and well being.
10. To observe scalp.
11. To provide a sense of well being.
CONTRAINDICATION:-
Head and neck injury.
Spinal cord injuries.
Surgeries on back and neck.
ARTICLES:-
SN. ARTICLES RATIONALE
1. A pair of clean gloves. To prevent cross infection.
2. Bath towel (2) One to protect the pillow and one to dry the
hair.
3. Face towel To protect the eyes.
4. Bath blanket(1) To cover the patient.
5. Mackintosh(2) one to make a draught and the other to
protect the pillow and bed clothes.
6. Cotton balls and gauze pieces in a bowl To plug the ears and to cover the eyes.
7. Oil To apply on the hair.
8. Shampoo or liquid soap To put for shampooing.
9. Hair comb To comb the hairs
10. A kidney and paper bag To co0llect the dirt.
11. Basin (1), mug ( 1), bucket (1) To take water and to collect the dirty water.
12. Newspaper (1) To make traught.
PREPARATION OF THE PATIENT:-
Explain the procedure to the patient.
Collect and arrange articles conveniently.
Provide privacy.
Close the windows, put off fans to prevent from chills.
Remove top linen after covering the patient with bath blanket.
Keep the patient diagnolly and place on the pillow under the shoulder to tilt the head.
Cover the pillow with the mackintosh and towel.
Make an improvised trough with the mackintosh and newspaper and place it under the head
of the patient, to facilitate drainage of water into bucket.
Plug ears with cotton balls and cover the eyes with a sponge cloth.
Check the physician order to see the specific precautions.
Assess the general condition of the patient.
STEPS OF PROCEDURE:-
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1 Wash hands with soap and water. To reduce the transmission of microorganism.
2 Brush and comb hair. Remove tangles result in more thoroughly
cleaning .
3 Maintain water at about (43*c to 44*c) To prevent burns to scalp.
( 110*f to 115*f)temp can differ as per
patient preferences .
4 With mug pour water slowly over hair Water aids in uniform distribution of
until it is completely wet, apply a small shampoo over all parts of hairs, facilitate a
amount of shampoo. cleaning effects, shampoo reduce surface
tension and remove dirts.
5 Work upwards with both hands, start at To ensure thoroughly cleaning.
work towards the back of the neck, lift Massage increases scalp circulation.
head slightly with one hand to wash the
back side of the head. Massage scalp by
applying pressure with fingertips.
6 Rinse hair with water and make sure Left over shampoo gives a dull finish to hair
that hair is free of shampoo. after drying may cause scalp irritation.
7 Wrap the head in a bath towel. Dry face Retained moisture may cause chills.
with a piece of cloth used to protect the
eye, dry off moisture along the neck or
shoulders, dry hair and scalp, use the
second towel if required .
8 Remove the trough and place it in the To make the unit and patient tidy and to
basin. Discard the cotton plugs used in improve sense of well being.
ears.
AFTER CARE:-
SN STEPS RATIONALE
1 Spread hairs over the towel placed on Spreading of hair aids fast drying.
the pillow and allow it to dry.
2 Assist the patient in maintaining a This gives the patient a sense of well being.
comfortable position.
3 Change the linen, if wet. It prevent skin irritation and bedsores.
4 Inspect the condition of hair. To note any abnormalities.
5 Return all the articles to their proper Maintain cleanliness of the equipments and
place after washing And wash hands. control transmission of infection.
6 Record the procedure in the nurse These recording can be used to give any
record and also findings related to the further treatment.
condition of hair or scalp.
7 Return to the bed side, when the hair It gives the patient a sense of well being.
is dry comb and arrange the hair
remove the towel spread on the pillow
and make the patient comfortable.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATION:-
*consider cultural, religious and personal preferences of patient.
* special precautions should be taken in positioning patient if central venous lines are present.
