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Summary

This video provides a detailed guide on performing oral hygiene care for patients with reduced consciousness. It covers essential steps such as handwashing, proper positioning of the patient, and using the right tools like a tongue depressor and mouth sponge to clean the oral cavity thoroughly. The script emphasizes the importance of maintaining hygiene to prevent infections, particularly in unconscious patients. It concludes with cleaning up, observing the patient’s condition, and ensuring their comfort after the procedure.

Takeaways

• 😀 Oral hygiene is crucial for patients with reduced consciousness to prevent oral infections.
• 😀 Nurses play a key role in ensuring proper oral hygiene care for patients with diminished awareness.
• 😀 The first step in oral hygiene care is to gather the necessary tools.
• 😀 Wash your hands thoroughly before starting the oral care process.
• 😀 Use clean gloves to ensure hygiene during the procedure.
• 😀 Position the patient in a horizontal position, slightly elevated from their original position.
• 😀 Place a towel near the patient’s head and close to the chin to prevent any mess.
• 😀 Use a tongue depressor gently to clean the inside of the patient's mouth, especially the back molars.
• 😀 Clean all areas inside the mouth, including the gums, the roof of the mouth, the cheeks, and the lips.
• 😀 Be cautious when cleaning the tongue to avoid triggering the gag reflex.
• 😀 After completing the oral care, apply moisturizer to the patient's lips, return them to their original position, and check their condition.

Q & A

Why is oral hygiene important for patients with decreased consciousness?

Oral hygiene is crucial for patients with decreased consciousness because the risk of infection in the mouth increases. Regular care can help prevent complications like oral infections.

What are the initial steps in preparing for oral hygiene care for a patient?

The initial steps include gathering the necessary tools and equipment, followed by washing your hands. Once ready, you put on clean gloves before proceeding with patient care.

How should the patient be positioned for oral hygiene care?

The patient should be placed in a horizontal position, slightly elevated compared to their previous position, to ensure comfort and safety during the procedure.

What precautions should be taken when positioning the patient's head?

The patient's head should be tilted carefully, ensuring it is close to the caregiver’s position. This helps in performing the oral hygiene effectively and safely.

Why is it necessary to place a towel near the patient's head during oral hygiene care?

A towel is placed near the patient's head to catch any spillage from the mouth during the cleaning process and to keep the area clean.

What tool is commonly used for cleaning the patient's mouth?

A tongue spatula (or oral care spatula) is used to clean the patient's mouth, particularly to reach the back molar area for a thorough cleaning.

What should be done when cleaning the inside of the patient's mouth?

When cleaning the inside of the mouth, ensure the entire mouth area is cleaned, including the teeth, gums, and the roof and floor of the mouth, to maintain overall oral hygiene.

What areas of the mouth should be prioritized when performing oral hygiene?

Key areas to focus on include the chewing surfaces of the teeth, the gums, the inside of the cheeks, and the roof of the mouth. Don't forget to clean the lips and tongue as well.

How should the tongue be cleaned during oral hygiene care?

When cleaning the tongue, it's important to do so gently and carefully to avoid triggering a gag reflex, which can be uncomfortable for the patient.

What should be done after completing the oral hygiene procedure?

After completing the procedure, re-position the patient back to their original position. Observe their condition to ensure they are stable and comfortable before cleaning up the tools and disposing of gloves.