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Providing Steam Inhalation

This document provides the procedure and rationale for providing steam inhalation to a patient. It outlines the steps which include: preparing supplies, verifying patient identity, explaining the procedure, setting up steam, positioning the patient, providing the inhalation for 15 minutes, removing equipment and positioning the patient comfortably, cleaning supplies and documenting the treatment. The overall goal is to provide effective steam inhalation to help thin and drain mucus while ensuring patient safety, comfort and privacy.

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Providing Steam Inhalation

This document provides the procedure and rationale for providing steam inhalation to a patient. It outlines the steps which include: preparing supplies, verifying patient identity, explaining the procedure, setting up steam, positioning the patient, providing the inhalation for 15 minutes, removing equipment and positioning the patient comfortably, cleaning supplies and documenting the treatment. The overall goal is to provide effective steam inhalation to help thin and drain mucus while ensuring patient safety, comfort and privacy.

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Providing Steam Inhalation

Procedure Rationale
Hand hygiene prevents the spread of
Perform hand hygiene. microorganisms.

Preparation and gathering of equipment needed


Prepare and gather supplies and equipment conserves time and energy.
needed.

Identifying the patient ensures the right patient


Introduce yourself and verify the client's receives the intervention and helps prevent errors
identity.

Explanation encourages patient understanding and


Explain the procedure to the client. cooperation and reduces apprehension

Hot water allows steam to thin the mucus and help it


Place boiling water about 1/3 to ½ fill in a drain from the nose. Covering the pitcher with towels
pitcher. Cover pitcher with towel. traps the steam.

Proper patient positioning provides safety and


Place the patient to a high Fowler’s position or comfort for the patient throughout the procedure
patient to sit on a chair. -Proper patient
positioning provides safety and comfort for the
patient throughout the procedure.

Close the curtain around the bed and close Closing the door or curtain provides privacy,
the door. -Closing the door or curtain provides promotes
privacy, promotes relaxation, and reduces relaxation, and reduces noise and stimuli that may
noise and stimuli that may aggravate pain and aggravate pain and reduce comfort.
reduce comfort.

Cover both eyes of the patient with a face To avoid acute eye irritation and burning to the
towel. -To avoid acute eye irritation and patient.
burning to the patient.
Placing a funnel effectively conveys the steam
Place a funnel over the pitcher’s mouth. towards
the mouth and the nose.

Instruct the patient to inhale the steam for 15 Ensured effectiveness of the procedure.
minutes with caution or as prescribed.

Remove pitcher after prescribed duration. Enhances comfort to the patient.

Wipe the patient dry and place it in a After care and proper patient positioning provides
comfortable position. comfort and safety to patients.

Wash equipment with soap and water, rinse Aseptic techniques reduce risk of transmission of
and return to the proper place. microorganisms.

Evaluate patient’s response to treatment. Evaluation in response to client’s changes in


condition ensures effective care given and goal
achievement.

Perform hand hygiene. Hand hygiene prevents transmission of


microorganisms.

Document the procedure, time,duration, and Complete and accurate documentation promotes
reaction of the patient to the treatment. patient safety and quality of care, and ensures the
patient’s get the right of care at the right time.

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