Personal Care on ICU

Personal care is the word we use to cover all the intimate care the nurse gives, such as washing the patient, looking after their skin and mouth. Whilst patients are in ICU the nurse will give a bed bath or a complete wash in bed at least once a day or whenever else it is needed. The mouth is cleaned and moisturised every 2 to 3 hours with soft moist sponges.  The nurse will pay special attention to the patient’s skin. The nurse will change the patient’s position in bed, every 2-4 hours to prevent pressure sores on the skin.