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Definition,purpose,protocol types of bed makin

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Bed-making
Definition •Bed making is a technique in which different types of beds are prepared to make a client or patient comfortable according to the situations and procedures.
Purpose of bed-making 1. To provide a safe and comfortable bed to the clients or patients. 2. To organize a specific ward. 3. To be prepared for any critical or emergency condition. 4. To prevent bedsores. 5. To promote neat appearance and cleanliness. 6. To teach the relatives to take care of the sick at home.
Principles of Bed Making At Nursing • Barrier nursing to prevent cross the infection. • Clean and comfortable bed to ensure rest and sleep and prevent from complication. • Appropriate body mechanics to maintain body alignment and prevent fatigue. • organize functioning to save time ,effort and material. • Make all beds in a nursing unit alike for uniformity of appearance. • Handle all linen in order to reduce dust and spread of microorganisms.
General Instructions For Bed Making In Hospital • Wash hands properly before and after the procedure. • Do not expose the client unnecessarily. • Do not keep clean linen with soiled linen. • Do not place the woolen blanket directly on the client's body without the bath blanket. • Always ensure that the client does not lie down on the Macintosh without lining. • Shake the linen gently. • Maintain a distance so that the linen should not touch your body or uniform. • Always maintain good body mechanics to prevent extra workload. • Make the bed comfortable, smooth and unwrinkled. • To prevent cross-infection maintain reasonable distance with the patient.
Bed Making Procedure - Preparation of the articles for bed bed-making procedure - 1. Cot 2. Mattress and pillow 3. Chair or stool 4. Bedside table 5. Mackintosh 6. Blanket 7. Mattress cover 8. Top sheet and bottom sheet 9. Draw sheet 10. Pillowcase 11. Counterpane 12. Laundry bag 13. Dusters
Steps of bed-making procedure 1. Wash hands 2. Remove the pillow and place it on the chair. 3. Remove the top linen. 4. Fold the draw sheet. Bring the opposite end to the middle of the bed and fold them into three. Place it over the chair. 5. Roll the mackintosh and place it on the chair. 6. Remove the bottom sheet and the soiled mattress cover. 7. Dust the mattress with a dry duster. 8. Place the bottom sheet on the mattress and tuck it securely at the top on the near side. 9. Make a mitered corner and tuck at the foot end. Tuck the sheet along the sides. 10. Place the mackintosh nearly 37 cm from the head and tuck it along the sides. 11. Place the top sheet. 12. Place the blanket over the top sheet 15 to 20 cm below the top of the mattress. 13. Put the pillowcase on the pillow and place the pillow at the head end.
Types Of Bed Making - 1. Closed bed 2. Open bed 3. Admission bed 4. Occupied bed 5. Operation bed or post-anesthetic bed or recovery bed 6. Cardiac bed 7. Fracture bed 8. Amputation bed or stump bed or divided bed 9. Blanket bed
1. Closed Bed - • The closed bed is an empty bed, which is covered with the top linen so that all linen beneath the linen is fully protected from dust and dirt while waiting for the patient's admission. • The closed bed is uncovered when the client is admitted. 2. Open Bed - • The term open bed is used to describe the hospital bed when it is about to be occupied by a client. It is made either for a new client or an ambulatory client. 3. Admission Bed - • The admission bed is made as an open bed. The client gets into bed after a bath and changes into a hospital dress if it is a custom in the hospital. 4. Occupied Bed - • This is to make a bed with the client in. This is made for a client who cannot get out of bed. The preparation and the aftercare of the client will be the same as in an open bed.
5. Operation Bed Or Post-Anaesthetic Bed Or Recovery Bed - • It is prepared for a client who is recovering from the effects of anesthesia following a surgical operation. 6. Cardiac Bed – • A cardiac bed is used to help the client assume a sitting position that can afford him the greatest amount of comfort with the least strain. The main purpose of the cardiac bed is to relieve dyspnea caused by cardiac disease. Requirements of cardiac bed: • Items for an open bed. • Extra pillows. • Backrests and cardiac tables. • Air cushion, knee pillow, and footrest.
7. Fracture Bed - It is used for a client with a fracture of the trunk or extremities to provide firm support by the use of a firm mattress that rests on a fracture board or bed board. 8. Amputation Bed, Stump Bed Or Divided Bed - • An amputation bed is used after the amputation of the leg to take the weight of the bedclothes off the site of the operation. Purpose of amputation bed or stump bed or divided bed: • After the amputation of the leg, an amputation bed is used to remove the weight of the bedclothes from the operation site. • To maintain the stump's position. • To be able to check the stump for bleeding and apply a tourniquet as soon as possible if necessary.
9. Blanket Bed - • The blanket bed is made for a client who is suffering from renal disease to promote elimination through the skin. Purpose of blanket bed: • To lift the weight of the bedclothes away from the painful joints. • To maintain the client's warmth. • To encourage elimination via the skin.
Reference • https://www.nursesclass.com/2021/04/bed-making.html#Definition_ of_Bed_Making_- • Fundamental of Nursing - Neeraj Seethi