STEAM INHALATION (Hot Application) – Purpose, Preliminary Assessment, Preparation of Patient and Environment, Equipment, Procedure and After Care
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Inhalation
is defined as the drawing of air or other vapors into lungs through mouth or
nose.
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Steam
inhalation is defined as utilization of moist heat to loosen lung congestion
and help liquify secretions
Purpose
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- To relieve inflammation of the mucus membrane
in acute colds and in sinusitis - To relieve irritation in bronchitis
and whooping cough by moistening - To provide antiseptic action on the
respiratory tract - To provide warm and moist air
following operation, e.g. tracheotomy - To soften thick, tenacious mucus and
relieve coughing
Types of Inhalations
- Dry-Inhalation: ether, chloroform,
nitrous oxide, menthol, eucalyptus and spirit ammonia - Water moist inhalation: plain steam,
tincture benzoic, menthol in alcohol and oil of eucalyptus solution
Indication of Tincture Benzoin Inhalation
- Purulent bronchitis
- Bronchiectasis
- Lung abscess
- Common cold and sore throat
General Instructions
- The temperature of the water should
be remaining between 120 and 160 degree F or 54.4 and 76.7 degree Celcius - Water in the inhaler should remain
just below the spout to avoid scalding - The spout of the inhaler must be
placed in such a way that the patient cannot touch it or put his face too near - Keep the patient warm and prevent
drought before, during and after the inhalation - When volatile groups like menthols
are used to keep his eyes closed to prevent the drug irritating the conjunctiva - Observe the patient closely
throughout the procedure
Preliminary Assessment
Check
- The doctors order for any specific
instructions - General condition and diagnosis of
the patient - Self-care ability to follow
instructions - Type, duration and medication of
inhalation - Articles available in the unit
Preparation of the Patient and Environment
- Explain the procedure to the patient
- Allow the patient to empty to the
bladder and towels if necessary. Given bedpan or urinal to a bedridden patient - Provide Fowler’s position with back
rest, cardiac table and extra pillows - Close windows, doors and put off fan
to prevent drought - Provide sputum cup within the reach
of the patient - Provide a face towel to remove sweat
from face during inhalation - Mouth piece should be boiled and
cooled before use - Arrange the articles at the bedside
Equipment
A tray
containing:
- Nelson’s inhaler in a large bowel
- Face towel and patient towel – 1
- Bath blanket
- Tincture benzoin
- Teaspoon, dropper
- Kettle with boiling water
- Gauze pieces
- Cotton swabs
- Swab sticks
- Kidney tray and paper bag
Procedure
- Wash hands
- Open sterile inhaler mouth – piece
and cover with sterile gauze and attach to clean inhaler - Close spout of inhaler with cotton
ball. Pour boiling water up to spout. Add medicine (tincture benzoin) if
needed. Close inhaler with mouth piece and take to bed side - Face spout away from patient and
remove cotton ball - Instruct to take in deep breath
through mouth and breathe out through nose - Continue procedure for 15 to 20
minutes keep patient warm throughout to prevent chilling - Give chest physiotherapy and encourage
patient ot bring out sputum
After Care
- Remove the inhaler from the patient
- Use face towel to wipe of
perspiration from his face - Remove the accessories and make the
patient comfortable - Replace the articles after cleaning
- Wash hands
- Record the procedure in nurse’s
record sheet
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