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- 1. STEAM INHALATION PRESENTED BY:- JISS MARY JAMES F.Y. MSC NURSING
- 2. INTRODUCTION
- 4. PURPOSE
- 5. PURPOSE To relieve inflammation of mucus membrane in acute colds and sinusitis To relive inflammation, congestion and edema of the larynx To soften thick, tenacious mucus and relieve coughing
- 6. PURPOSE To warm and moisten the air in acute bronchitis, whooping cough or after tracheostomy To relieve irritation in bronchitis To provide antiseptic action on the respiratory tract
- 7. INDICATIONS
- 16. CONTRA - INDICATIONS SPASM OF MUCUS MEMBRANE OF LARYNX
- 17. CONTRA - INDICATIONS VERY YOUNG AND VERY OLD PATIENTS
- 18. CONTRA - INDICATIONS HIGH FEVER PATIENTS
- 20. DRUGS USED
- 21. DRUGS USED • 5ml Tr. Benzoin is poured in the inhaler and then 1 pint of boiled water is added Tr. Benzoin • 1 pint of water is poured in the inhaler then crystals are added Menthol Crystals • 5ml of eucalyptus are added to a pint of water Oil of Eucalyptus
- 22. METHODS USED
- 28. PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT Assess for any contra- indications Assess ability to follow instruction s Introduce self Identifies the client
- 29. PROCEDURE
- 30. PREPARATION OF ARTICLES ARTICLES RATIONALE Nelsons inhaler To use as a vaporizer A kettle with boiling water A face towel To wipe perspiration A bowl with cotton and gauze pieces To wipe secretions A basin To place the inhaler safely A towel To cover the inhaler to prevent heat loss Tr. Benzoin in a bottle To use as a respiratory antiseptic An ounce glass To measure Tr. Benzoin Sputum mug To collect sputum
- 31. PREPARATION OF ARTICLES ARTICLES RATIONALE A pint measure To measure water An extra blanket To put over the patients head A cardiac table To give comfortable position A kidney tray To collect waste
- 32. PREPARATION OF CLIENT AND UNIT Explain the procedure
- 33. PREPARATION OF CLIENT AND UNIT Arrange all articles near by the patient
- 34. PREPARATION OF CLIENT AND UNIT Provide privacy
- 35. PREPARATION OF CLIENT AND UNIT Put off fan
- 36. PREPARATION OF CLIENT AND UNIT Assist the client in sitting position
- 37. PREPARATION OF CLIENT AND UNIT Auscultate the chest
- 38. STEPS OF PROCEDURE PROCEDURE Perform hand hygiene Warm the inhaler with a little hot water and pour the water out Pour the boiled water below the air inlet Add the drug ordered Cork the inhaler Turn the mouth piece away from the air inlet (sprout) Plug the air inlet with a cotton
- 39. STEPS OF PROCEDURE PROCEDURE Wrap the piece of gauze around the mouthpiece of the inhaler Wrap the inhaler in a towel and place it in a basin Place the inhaler in front of the patient keeping the air inlet away from the patient Remove the cotton from spout Ask the patient to keep his mouth in the mouthpiece and breath in to receive the steam and breath out removing his lips from the mouthpiece
- 40. STEPS OF PROCEDURE PROCEDURE Cover the patient with a blanket Observe the patient frequently Continue the treatment for 15-20 min Keep the sputum mug and face towel near to the patient Remove the inhaler on time and make the patient comfortable
- 41. STEPS OF PROCEDURE PROCEDURE Wipe the patients face and keep him warm and in the same room for at least am hour Encourage the patient to cough out the secretions Auscultate the chest again for the effectiveness of procedure
- 42. POST PROCEDURE CARE Discard the waste material Clean the articles Replace the articles
- 43. POST PROCEDURE CARE Performs hand hygiene Document the procedure
- 44. SUMMARY