STARCH BATH
An immersion bath in starchy water for soothing effect.
Effects:
1. Relieves skin irritation.
2. Soothes burning and itching sensations.
3. Tendency to dry skin.
Thing needed:
1. Bathtub. For babies. Big basin may be used.
2. Big drum or plastic water container for adults, big enough to soak their entire body.
3. Two glasses of starch or locally known as “gawgaw” for adults; ½ glass for babies and children.
4. One bath towel.
5. Face towel.
Procedure:
1. Fill up the tub 2/3 full with warm water. Water should be deep enough to immerse the affected areas. Use bathtub if whole body is affected.
2. Melt starch in cold water in a small basin. Mix well the melted starch into the tub of water.
3. Undress the patient and assist him into the tub.
4. With the face towel, bathe the parts not immersed. Wet the head or hair if the scalp is affected. Immerse patient for 20 minutes, but do not rub him with towel.
5. After 20 minutes, drain water and pat dry the patient with dry towel. Don’t give him shower or rinse the starch. Don’t use soap even for washing hands, unless the physician orders specific soap.
6. Keep the patient warm and avoid chilling.
7. Get daily bath or twice a day, depending upon the patient’s condition.
An immersion bath in starchy water for soothing effect.
Effects:
1. Relieves skin irritation.
2. Soothes burning and itching sensations.
3. Tendency to dry skin.
Thing needed:
1. Bathtub. For babies. Big basin may be used.
2. Big drum or plastic water container for adults, big enough to soak their entire body.
3. Two glasses of starch or locally known as “gawgaw” for adults; ½ glass for babies and children.
4. One bath towel.
5. Face towel.
Procedure:
1. Fill up the tub 2/3 full with warm water. Water should be deep enough to immerse the affected areas. Use bathtub if whole body is affected.
2. Melt starch in cold water in a small basin. Mix well the melted starch into the tub of water.
3. Undress the patient and assist him into the tub.
4. With the face towel, bathe the parts not immersed. Wet the head or hair if the scalp is affected. Immerse patient for 20 minutes, but do not rub him with towel.
5. After 20 minutes, drain water and pat dry the patient with dry towel. Don’t give him shower or rinse the starch. Don’t use soap even for washing hands, unless the physician orders specific soap.
6. Keep the patient warm and avoid chilling.
7. Get daily bath or twice a day, depending upon the patient’s condition.
