Shaving Procedure

Purpose
• To minimize the danger of infection by decreasing the number of bacteria on the skin.

Equipment
• Basin of warm water
• Washcloth
• Towel
• Soap
• Blade and razor holder, if available
• Scissors
• Rubber sheet and towel

Procedure
• Prepare the equipment and bring it to the bedside.
• Fold the top linen and cover the patient with the bath blanket (if available)
• Screen bed
• Make the patient comfortable in the best position for the procedure.
• Place the rubber sheet and towel under the part to protect the bed linen.
• Wash the area well with soap and water.
• Leave the soap on the area while you have.
• When all the hair has been shaved off, rinse the skin with clear water. (If hair is long it could be shortened before shaving)
• Wash it again with soap, and water. Use enough soap to make lather.
• Be sure to wash all creases and folds very well.
• Rinse with clean water
• Repeat washing until the area is clean.
• Dry the skin well and examine it to see if bed linen.
• Make the patient comfortable and replace the bed linen.