Question

describe the safety measures for giving mouth care to unconscious persons?

Answer 1

The safety measures to give mouthcare to an unconscious patient are

• Informing or explaining the procedure to the patient though thru are unconcious.This can stimulate them psychologically .
• Ensure the opposite side rails of the bed is up to avoid any risk for falls
• Use of disposable gloves to avoid any infection
• Provide side lying position or high Fowler position to avoid aspiration
• Padded tongue blades can be used to avoid injury to oral cavity when opening the teeth to provide care
• Remove the secretion with a suction or asepto syringe to preve ng t aspiration
• Mouth wash can be used to reduce infection
• In case of denture, give oral care after removing it