Perineal area is prone to infections and thus must be cleaned thoroughly. The care procedure is known as Peri-care or perineal care. This procedure must be performed daily to minimize the risk of infections. If the patient suffers from any type of incontinence, it becomes more crucial to perform peri care more frequently. It can be performed during daily bathing, while using a bedpan or after an incontinence episode. With regular peri-care the risk of urinary tract, bladder and kidney infections is minimized. It also helps in odor control maintaining the dignity of the patient.
