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SITZ BATH

Definition: A sitz bath is a warm, shallow bath that cleanses the perineum, which is the space
between the rectum and the vulva or scrotum. A sitz bath can also provide relief from pain or
itching in the genital area.

Purpose: To promote faster healing, relieves itching, irritation, and minor pain

Materials: Clean gloves, Additional PPE as indicated, Towel, Adjustable IV pole, Disposable Sitz
bath towel with water bag

Direction: Score the following steps according to the rating scale:


3 – Excellent
2 – Satisfactory
1 – Needs Practice
0 – Not Performed

PROCEDURE RATIONALE RATING REMARKS


1. Review the medical order for The practitioner’ order is the legal
the application of a Sitz bath, record of medication order for each
including frequency, and length facility.
of time for the application.
2. Gather the necessary supplies Ensures proper procedure
and bring to the bedside stand or execution.
overbed table.
3. Perform hand hygiene and Hand hygiene deter the spread of
put on PPE, if indicated. microorganisms.
4. Identify the patient. To guarantee that the right patient
receives the intervention.
5. Close curtains around bed Maintains client’s right to privacy
and close door to room if and dignity.
possible.
6. Put on gloves. Assemble PPE prevents close contact from
equipment; at the bedside if bodily fluids. Organization
using a bedside commode or in facilitates accurate skill
bathroom. performance and prevents cross
contamination.
7. Raise lid of toilet or To provide comfort and safety.
commode. Place bowl of sitz
bath, with drainage ports to rear
and infusion port in front, in the
toilet.
Water at right temperature relaxes
Fill bowl of sitz bath about client and provides comfort. Water
halfway full with tepid to warm will cool during procedure.
water (37°–46°C [98°–115°F]).
8. Clamp tubing on bag. Fill bag If bag is hung lower, the rate of
with same temperature water as flow will not be sufficient and water
mentioned above. Hang bag may cool quickly
above patient’s shoulder height
on the IV pole.
9. Assist patient to sit on toilet If tubing is placed into sitz bath
or commode and provide any before the patient sits on the toilet,
extra draping if needed. the patient may trip over the
tubing. Filling the sitz bath ensures
Insert tubing into infusion port that the tissue is submerged in
of sitz bath. Slowly unclamp water.
tubing and allow sitz bath to fill.

Check to see whether there is


pressure against the patient’s
thighs or legs. If the patient’s
feet do not touch the floor, and
the weight of the legs is resting
on the edge of the tub,
a stool should be used.

It may also be necessary to


place a towel in the water to
support the patient’s back in the
lumbar region.
10. Clamp tubing once sitz bath Cool water may produce
is full. Instruct patient to open hypothermia. Patient may become
clamp when water in bowl light-headed due to the vasodilation
becomes cool. so call bell should be within reach

Ensure that call bell is within


reach.

Instruct patient to call if she


feels light-headed or dizzy or
has any problems. Instruct
patient not to try standing
without assistance.

Observe the patient closely for


signs of weakness and fatigue.

A cold compress may be placed


at the back of the neck or
forehead.
11. Remove gloves and perform Hand hygiene deters the spread of
hand hygiene. microorganisms
12. When patient is finished (in Gloves prevent contact with blood
about 15–20 minutes, or and body fluids. Patient may be
prescribed time), put on clean light-headed and dizzy due to
gloves. vasodilation. Patient should not
stand alone, and bending over to
Assist the patient to stand and dry elf may cause patient to fall.
gently pat perineal area dry.
Remove gloves. Assist patient
to bed or chair.

Ensure that call bell is within


reach.

Discontinue the bath if the


patient’s condition warrants.
13. Put on gloves. Empty and Proper equipment cleaning deters
disinfect Sitz bath bowl the spread of microorganisms
according to agency policy.
14. Remove gloves and any Removing PPE properly reduces
additional PPE, if used. Perform the risk for infectious transmission
hand hygiene. and contamination of other item.
Hand hygiene prevents the spread
of microorganisms
15. Assist the patient to his bed, Provides safety and comfort
where it is best for him to lie
down, and out of drafts until
normal circulation returns.
TOTAL SCORE
78

Copyright © 2011 by Wolters Kluwer Health | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Skill Checklists for Taylor’s Clinical
Nursing Skills: A Nursing Process Approach, 3rd edition, by Pamela Lynn and Marilee LeBon.

https://nurseslabs.com/hot-sitz-bath-nursing-interventions-procedure/

INSTRUCTOR : MILA CANADA, MAN RN AVERAGE: _______________________

Name: Lailane Mae Lagmay, BSN 2B

DATE : __________________________

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