Laser Hair Removal - Procedure Checklist updated 08-28-2023
Pre-Procedure (from the time they enter the clinic till the laser is fired)
Consent and Consult Papers = Patient fills consult papers & signs consent (thru website)
MB = Confirm signed consent is in MB docs
MB = Study contact log – for previous treatment settings & progress
MB = Click ‘Mark Arrived’ in MB
Ask Pre-Proc Questions
Discuss Pain & Burns Risk
ASSESS =
Check for Progress = % Improvement confirmed with Rx Photos & FS Protocol
Photos - Take Hair Growth Photos with RxPhoto per protocol
% Improvement – verify % improvement and progress
PREPARE =
Shave Thoroughly
Clean Thoroughly
Ice Thoroughly
No Tan – No Tattoo
Makeup off. Cap on (for face if needed)
Undress and drape on (for lower body)
2 G’s = Goggles-Gloves (if needed). Mandatory – Hand sanitizer if not using gloves
Goggles on – you and patient
Gloves on (for Bikini, legs etc)
Mark the Treatment Area with White Pencil
Water Spray & have a Paper Towel Handy
DRY RUN the area you are going to treat
Pre-ice – 1 min
Correct Settings & Pulse Count - Equipment set to correct settings & Plan Pulse count
Intra-Procedure (from start of firing the laser to end of firing the laser)
Place Distance Guage on Treatment area correctly
March = Count One-Two-Fire-One-Two. March forward - One-Two-Fire-One-Two….
Go Slow & Ice a lot!!
Use Water Spray
Keep checking area of treatment for burn & asking for PAIN
Post-Procedure (from end of firing laser till they leave the clinic)
Post-ice – 1 min
Clean the treated area – Hand pt Baby Wipe. Clean white pencil marks with Alcohol Pad
Cap off and Drape off (if applicable)
Gloves off (if applicable)
After Patient leaves the clinic -
Clean the machine, exam table, ice packs, DG and everything else to be ready for next Pt
Pre-Procedure (from the time they enter the clinic till the laser is fired)
Consent and Consult Papers = Patient fills consult papers & signs consent (thru website)
MB = Confirm signed consent is in MB docs
MB = Study contact log – for previous treatment settings & progress
MB = Click ‘Mark Arrived’ in MB
Ask Pre-Proc Questions
Discuss Pain & Burns Risk
ASSESS =
Check for Progress = % Improvement confirmed with Rx Photos & FS Protocol
Photos - Take Hair Growth Photos with RxPhoto per protocol
% Improvement – verify % improvement and progress
PREPARE =
Shave Thoroughly
Clean Thoroughly
Ice Thoroughly
No Tan – No Tattoo
Makeup off. Cap on (for face if needed)
Undress and drape on (for lower body)
2 G’s = Goggles-Gloves (if needed). Mandatory – Hand sanitizer if not using gloves
Goggles on – you and patient
Gloves on (for Bikini, legs etc)
Mark the Treatment Area with White Pencil
Water Spray & have a Paper Towel Handy
DRY RUN the area you are going to treat
Pre-ice – 1 min
Correct Settings & Pulse Count - Equipment set to correct settings & Plan Pulse count
Intra-Procedure (from start of firing the laser to end of firing the laser)
Place Distance Guage on Treatment area correctly
March = Count One-Two-Fire-One-Two. March forward - One-Two-Fire-One-Two….
Go Slow & Ice a lot!!
Use Water Spray
Keep checking area of treatment for burn & asking for PAIN
Post-Procedure (from end of firing laser till they leave the clinic)
Post-ice – 1 min
Clean the treated area – Hand pt Baby Wipe. Clean white pencil marks with Alcohol Pad
Cap off and Drape off (if applicable)
Gloves off (if applicable)
After Patient leaves the clinic -
Clean the machine, exam table, ice packs, DG and everything else to be ready for next Pt