BATHING AREA
If the bath occurs on a bed or table, cover the area with a plastic sheet or incontinence pads. Items you need for bathing and dressing may include:
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ESSENTIAL AREAS TO BE WASHED
Genital and rectal areas are washed well due to the fact that after a death has occurred the bladder and intestines relax and urine and feces can be excreted. Wash and dry these areas thoroughly. We recommend putting on an adult diaper after washing. OPEN WOUNDS | Clean and bandage as in life. SKIN FOLDS | Skin folds and creases where skin is touching skin; wash and dry well. MOUTH HYGIENE | Thorough oral care should be done. This may need to be repeated at the end of the bath after the body has been turned back and forth several times. |
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