Sunday, June 28, 2009

HOW TO PERFORM SALINE SPONGE BATH

Saline Sponge Bath: is given to patient who is inactive and sleeps most of the time. Saline or salt bath has a mild tonic or stimulating effect. It makes the patient active water temperature should be 96-100F or a little bit warmer than the tepid sponge. Sponge with friction and repeat till desired effect is obtained.

Procedure:
a. Sponge in the same manner as the cold sponge bath.

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