Learning Objectives: Name three ways to protect patient privacy during a backrub. Name three...
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Learning Objectives: Name three ways to protect patient privacy during a backrub. Name three benefits of receiving a backrub. Explain four safety steps taken during a backrub. Identify four people that are vulnerable to skin breakdown.
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Learning Objectives:Name three ways to protect
patient privacy during a backrub.Name three benefits of receiving
a backrub.Explain four safety steps taken
during a backrub.Identify four people that are
vulnerable to skin breakdown.
Massage ~ Back Rub Unit
1. Patients that are vulnerable to skin break down:
ComatoseElderlyParalyzedObeseVery ill IncontinentBurnsCastsBedriddenPoor NutritionPoorly Cared For
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-508792/Dying...
2. Benefits of Massage:
Stimulates circulation
Relieves pressureRelaxes musclesIncreases comfortPrevents decubitiDecreases painDecreases anxiety
www.nim.edu/discover_massage/index.html
3. Back Rub Usually Given:Immediately after
a bathEvening careWhen changing
positions (turning patient)
Restless patient in need of relaxing
Doctors orders
www.gamespot.com/pages/forums/show_msgs.php?t...
4. Protecting Patient Privacy
Ask visitors to step out of the room
Pull curtain if double room
Drape patient with bath blanket
www.graftonhospital.com/acute_care.htm
5. Providing Safety:Side rail up on
opposite sideLock wheels on bedBed in high positionPosition patient in
prone or side-lying position
Ask patient if there are any painful areas
www.pbs.org/.../july-dec06/lives_08-18.html
Safety ….No rubbing directly
on the spineCheck lotion
temperature – warm it before using
Observe skin for reddened areas or sores
Do not rub directly on sores
www.sks-bottle.com/LotionBottles.html
Now It’s Your Turn to Relax!
