BATHING THE NEWBORN INFANT

Course overview

Bathing is partial immersion of the body in water to which therapeutic agents, such as soap or bath oil, may be added. Newborn infants are bathed to clean the skin of secretions, stool, urine, and potentially harmful bacteria. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of bathing a newborn infant, including supplies used, procedure, and precautions taken for the healthcare provider, to aid in caring for the patient with this procedure. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.