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Cebu Institute of Technology University N. Bacalso Ave., Cebu City Philippines College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences

This document provides information about perineal-genital care from the Cebu Institute of Technology University College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences. It defines perineal care as bathing the genital area and surrounding skin. The purposes are to cleanse the skin and remove secretions/discharges to prevent infection. Proper equipment is listed including washcloths, warm water, and bedpan. Guidelines are provided for assessing patients, explaining procedures, ensuring privacy, and cleaning the perineal area for both male and female patients.

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Cebu Institute of Technology University N. Bacalso Ave., Cebu City Philippines College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences

This document provides information about perineal-genital care from the Cebu Institute of Technology University College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences. It defines perineal care as bathing the genital area and surrounding skin. The purposes are to cleanse the skin and remove secretions/discharges to prevent infection. Proper equipment is listed including washcloths, warm water, and bedpan. Guidelines are provided for assessing patients, explaining procedures, ensuring privacy, and cleaning the perineal area for both male and female patients.

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Cebu Institute of Technology

University
N. Bacalso Ave., Cebu City Philippines

COLLEGE OF NURSING AND ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES

PERINEAL – GENITAL CARE

DEFINITION: Perineal care is bathing the genitalia and surrounding area. Proper assessment
and care of the perineal area will need professional clinical judgment.

PURPOSES:
 Cleanse the skin and mucous membrane of the perineum
 Provide comfort to the patient
 Remove excessive secretions/discharges
 Discourage the growth of bacteria, thereby, lessening susceptibility to infection
 Remove normal perineal secretions and odors
 Prevent infection (e.g. when an indwelling catheter is in place)
 Make the patient feel comfortable

Indications

1. Routine part of the morning care


2. Each time the patient voids/defecates
3. Before the specimen collection especially clean-catch urine
4. Postpartum patients
5. Bedridden patients
6. Patients with retention catheter
7. Post -operative patients

Contraindications

1. Patients contracted with sexually transmitted diseases


2. Patients whose secretions are needed for laboratory work-up

Things to Remember

1. Wash hands thoroughly before procedure.


2. Drape the patient accordingly. Provide privacy.
3. When the perineal cleaning is carried out in a dignified manner, remember the
following:
a. In male patients, handle the penis with a gloved hand or with a towel to prevent
erection (tactile stimulation) that may occur during the cleaning procedure.
b. Avoid direct contact by facing the foot of the bed.
c. Avoid eye contact with the patient to avoid embarrassment.
d. Avoid nasty comments/jokes.
4. Be sure that the patient is dry after the procedure. Wash hands.

EQUIPMENT:
 Flushing tray
 Cotton balls
 Flushing can
 Wash cloth
 Warm water
 Receptacle for soiled cotton balls
 Kidney basin
 Soap
 Bed pan

* Source: CNS Pamela Lynn 3rd Edition


Fig.42 Provide privacy when performing perineal care

* Source CNS Pamela Lynn 3rd Edition


Fig. 43 Serve clean bedpan under patient buttocks

* Source: CNS Pamela Lynn 3rd Edition


Fig 44 Cleanse the perineal area thoroughly
Cebu Institute of Technology
University
N. Bacalso Ave., Cebu City Philippines

COLLEGE OF NURSING AND ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES

OB WARD ACTIVITY 2
PERINEAL – GENITAL CARE

DEFINITION:

PURPOSE:

EQUIPMENT:
 Flushing tray
 Cotton balls
 Flushing can
 Wash cloth
 Warm water
 Receptacle for soiled cotton balls
 Kidney basin
 Soap
 Bed pan

PROCEDURE:
Performance rating
Procedure Rationale
5 4 3 2 1
1. Assess client’s condition of the skin and
the extent of soiling of the perineal
area.
2. Identify the patient’s capabilities.
3. Wash hands.
4. Prepare all the equipment.
5. Identify the patient.
6. Explain the procedure to the patient.
7. Provide privacy.
8. Place patient in dorsal recumbent
position.
9. Place a rubber sheet under the patient
buttocks and place client in the
bedpan.
10. Expose perineal and drape.
11. Put on a clean gloves and proceed as
follows:
For female patient:
a. Flush the perineal area with warm
water.
b. Clean the vulva from the anterior
portion towards the anus then
discard cotton balls.
c. Gently separate the labia with
gloves finger and clean between
the labia majora and labia minora.
d. With labia separated, clean the
clitoris urethral meatus and vaginal
orifice.
e. The thigh is cleansed using a stroke
away from the perineum.
f. Rinse and pat dry.
SCORE (Actual score over Perfect score X 100%):

_____________________________
Signature over printed name of Evaluator

________________________________
Signature over printed name of Student

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