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- 2. INTRODUCTION Pediculosis isa condition in which lice and infest the scalp. head lice most often affect children who are in direct contact with one another personal items eg ; hair brushes, scarves
- 3. defenition Pediculosis treatmentis the treatment of pediculosis capitis( head lice)
- 4. purpose To destroypediculi and nits To prevent tansmission to others To promote comfort To promote sense of well being
- 5. Dangers of pediculosis Severe itching Scarching and as a result, absecess formation Presence of dandruff Insomnia due to discomfort Presence of nodules at the back of head due to infected glands
- 6. Types of pediculi Pediculus capitis: which infest the head Pediculus corporis: which infest the body and is found with its flits in the clothing Pediculus pubis: This infests the axillary and pubic hair the eyebrows
- 7. PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT Doctors OrderFor Specific Precautions General Conditions Of The Patient Condition of the scalp and hair Articles available in the patient unit
- 8. Articles required Atray containing Mackintosh-1 Bath towel-2 Wash cloth-1 A cap a triangular bandage or a towel folded diagonally Safety pins Kidnet tray with disinfectant Paper bag Hair comb Cotton swabs or gauze piece in a container
- 9. Bowl-2 (1 for anti lice medication,1- for disinfectant (Dettol) to collect the lice Gown, mask,and cap Bucket with disinfectant Anti lice medication
- 10. procedure rationale Assess patientcondition It provides baseline assessment Obtain physicians order To avoid further complication Explain the procedure to the patient It reduces anxiety and increases co operation Wash hands Reduces spread of micro organisms Assemble equipment on right side of the bed Systemic ways of working saves time energy and material
- 11. Spread the mackintoshon the bed To prevent soiling of bed Draw curtain around the bed Maintain privacy minimizes embarrasement and promotes physical and mental comfort Position the patient (siting or lying) For the convenience of work Wear apron and gloves To protect self from infestations Spread the towel over patients shoulders To prevent non toxic to the skin
- 12. Comb the hairwith wide toothed comb It removes tangles without hair fall Instruct the patient to close his eyes amd cover eyes with a gauze piece It prevents irritation to the eyes Pour anti lice medication in the bowl Systematic ways of working saves time energy and material Divide the hair in to small sections and apply anti lice medication to the scalp and hair gently using a gauze piece It helps in prevention of further infestations During the application if lice are seen put it in the bowl with disinfectant It helps to prevent further infestations Apply triangular bandage on the head and remove after 3 hours Lice may be transferred from source to the new host by direct or indirect contact
- 13. Comb hair witha fine comb in small sections to remove all dead pediculi and nits Clean comb after each stroke with cotton balls It removes tangles nits and lice Discard used cotton balls and tangles into the k-basin To prevent spread of pediculi and nits Clean and disinfectant comb after use in the k basin with dettol To prevent spread of pediculi and nits Put the towel and apron into thw bucket with disinfectant To prevent spread of pediculi and nits
- 14. Wash hands throughlyIt prevents spread of infestations Remake the bed with clean linen For reuse Position the client For comfort Clean and replace the articles For reuse Record the procedure Documentation helps evaluate the clients health status