Thursday, February 17, 2011

Perilite Exposure

Perilite Exposure is the application of dry heat to the perineal area to provide comfort. It increases blood circulation and hasten wound healing.

Materials Used:

1. Perilite or heat lamp
2. Blanket
3. Perineal flushing set

Procedure:

1. Review physician's order.

2. Gather equipments and check it for safety factors i.e. frayed cords, bulb in place.

3. Bring lamp to patient's room.



4. Explain procedure to the patient.

5. Wash hands and render perineal flushing. Dry Perineum thoroughly and remove bedpan.

6. Place patient in a lithotomy position. Cover with blanket.

7. Place heat lamp under the blancket about 18-24 inches from the perineum to avoid burning the patient.

8. Check for any discomfort, burning reaction or untoward reaction.

9. Instruct patient not to change position nor touch lamp during the entire procedure.

10. Remove lamp after 15 minutes or as ordered by the physician. Check area for untoward reactions.

11. reposition patient for comfort.

12. Return equipment to proper storage area.

13. Chart results of procedure.

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