An alkaline or soda bath is used to treat drug reactions, poison ivy, itching, ezcema, hives, bee stings, ant stings, heat rash, sensitiveness to plants or chemicals, sunburns, and other general skin conditions. The baking soda used is said to have a slightly anesthetic property.
The following procedure is followed to prepare and carry out a soda bath:-
- Add about one cup of baking soda or commercial grade sodium bicarbonate to a full tub of water, approximately 20-30 gallons at 94° and 98°.
- Make the patient sit in the tub,and with a cup, dip the alkaline water onto the knees, shoulders, and abdomen, so that the water continually bathes all portions of the skin.
- Let the patient sit in the bath for30 minutes to an hour if necessary. When the time is up, the patient should stand in the tub for a few seconds to allow the excess water to drip from the skin.
- the skin should be patted dry, or the patient allowed to sit on the edge of the tub or on a stool until the skin is entirely dry. A heater or electric fan may hasten the drying process.
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