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BED MAKING
Mr.Nancy,
Assistant Professor,
Shri Sathya Sai College of Nursing
BED MAKING
 BED MAKING
 TYPES OF BEDS
 PURPOSES
 PRINCIPLES
Definition
• Bed making is the process of making neat &
clean bed for the client in the hospital.
• Making an appropriate bed that is more
suitable and comfortable for the hospitalized
patient.
Purpose of Bed Making
 To provide comfortable position to the patient.
 To keep unit tidy and clean
 To prevent bed sores.
 To promote rest and sleep
 To receive patient admitted from OPD,OT and
emergency
 To prevent soiling of mattress from body fluids
 To provide home like environment to the patient.
Principles of Bed Making
1) Microorganisms are found everywhere on the skin, on the articles
used by the patient and in the environment. The nurse takes care
to prevent the transference of microorganisms.
2) A safe and comfortable bed will ensure rest, sleep and prevent
several complications in bed-ridden patients e.g. Bedsore, foot
drop, etc.
3) Good body mechanics maintain body alignment and prevents
fatigue.
4) Using side rails to aid positioning and turning, keeping call lights
within the patient’s reach.
5) After making a bed, return it to the lowest horizontal position and
verify that the wheels are locked to prevent accidental falls when
the patient gets in and out alone.
Types of Bed
1. Open bed
2. Closed bed
3. Occupied bed
4. Post operative bed
5. Cardiac bed
6. Amputation bed/divided bed
7. Fracture bed
Open Bed/Admission bed
/unoccupied bed
It is a bed, made when it is about to be occupied by
either a new patient or an ambulatory patient.
Closed Bed
It is an unoccupied or empty bed made to receive the
patient and is fully covered with counter pane to
protect it from dust and dirt.
On admission of the patient, the closed bed is
converted in to an open bed.
PURPOSES:-
 To keep the bed ready for occupancy.
 To provide a neat and tidy appearance to the unit.
Closed Bed
Closed vs Open Bed
Occupied Bed
This bed is made with the patient in it.
PURPOSES:-
 To make a bed with least possible discomfort to the
patient.
 To handle the bed clothes skillfully while the
patient is on bed, giving least disturbance to the
occupant.
 To provide a neat, clean and tidy appearance.
Occupied Bed
Post Operative Bed
It is a bed prepared for a patient who is recovering
from the effects of anesthesia following surgery.
PURPOSES:-
 To receive the patient conveniently
 To provide warmth and comfort
 To prevent shock
 To prevent injury
 To prevent soiling of the bed
 To meet any emergency
Post Operative Bed
Cardiac Bed
A bed prepared for patients with cardiac diseases.
PURPOSES:-
 To prepare the bed for the cardiac patients
 To relieve dyspnea
Cardiac Bed
Amputation/Divided/Cradle Bed
It is a bed in which top linen is divided into two parts
to visualize the amputed part of the lower limbs
without disturbing the patient.
PURPOSES:-
 To watch the stump for hemorrhage and apply
tourniquet instantly
 To take the weight of the bed clothes off the patient.
 To keep the stump in position
Amputation/Divided/Cradle Bed
Amputation/Divided/Cradle Bed
Fracture Bed
It is a bed which is prepared for patients
with fracture, bone diseases and deformity.
PURPOSES:-
 To prevent undue sagging of mattress
 To immobilize the fractured part
 To restrict sudden jerky movements
 To keep the traction in position
Fracture Bed
Fracture Bed