This document provides guidelines for making different types of hospital beds, including closed, open, and specialized beds. It describes how to properly prepare the bed linens, including bottom sheets, top sheets, blankets, and pillows. Key steps include cleaning the mattress and bed surfaces, properly tucking and folding the sheets, and ensuring the bed is made neatly and comfortably to promote patient rest and prevent infection or bed sores. Specialized beds are also discussed, such as fracture beds, cardiac beds, and beds for patients with amputations or post-operative needs. Proper hand hygiene and documentation of the bed making process are emphasized.
This document provides instructions for making different types of beds, including unoccupied, occupied, and operation beds. It discusses the purpose, equipment, and step-by-step procedures for each type. The key points are:
1) Bed making promotes patient comfort, hygiene, and well-being. It provides a safe, clean place for rest and prevents issues like bed sores.
2) Procedures include cleaning the bed and mattress, placing and tucking in linens like sheets and blankets, and ensuring the bed is ready for occupancy or a procedure.
3) Additional safety measures are taken for occupied and operation beds, like protecting privacy and preventing infection when changing soiled linens on a patient
This document provides definitions and procedures for different types of bed making. It begins by defining common terms like fanfold, mitered corner, and toe pleat. It then describes the purposes of bed making which include promoting comfort, providing a clean environment, and preventing skin irritation. The document outlines the types of beds that can be made including occupied, unoccupied (open or closed), and post-operative beds. It provides step-by-step instructions for making closed and open unoccupied beds, and beds for post-operative patients. Throughout, it emphasizes guidelines for infection control and patient comfort.
This document discusses various comfort devices used to provide comfort to patients. It describes pillows, back rests, hand rolls, foot rests, knee rests, sand bags, air/water mattresses, rubber/cotton rings, bed cradles, bed blocks, air cushions, cardiac tables, side rails, wedge/abductor pillows, and trapeze bars. For each device, it provides details on how it is constructed and its purpose in maintaining patient alignment, reducing pressure, and adding to physical comfort. The overall goal of comfort devices is to enhance patient satisfaction and health outcomes.
Comfort devices are the mechanical devices planned to provide optimal comfort to an individual. Comfort devices are invented articles which would add comfort to the patient when used in appropriate manner
This document provides information on hair care and hair washing procedures for patients. It defines hair washing as cleaning a patient's hair who cannot do it themselves using shampoo or soap. The purposes of hair washing are to keep hair clean, promote growth, prevent loss and infections. The document outlines the preparation, equipment, steps of hair washing including assessment, positioning the patient, washing, rinsing and drying the hair. It also covers hair care for patients with pediculosis (lice infestation).
This document discusses bed making techniques for nurses. It defines bed making as keeping the bed clean, neat and tidy to promote patient comfort. The document outlines the purposes of bed making in a hospital, which include providing rest, comfort, and cleanliness for patients. It describes the basic principles of bed making, such as preparing all materials beforehand and preventing cross-contamination. Finally, it discusses the types of beds that may require specific techniques, such as operation beds, and the steps for making an occupied bed to change soiled linens while providing comfort.
Bed making fundamental procedure by Anshuay7752124
The document discusses different types of bed making including open, closed, and cardiac beds. It defines bed making as preparing a bed that is comfortable and suitable for a hospitalized client. The purposes of bed making are to provide a clean, comfortable bed and prevent infections and bedsores. Types of beds covered include open, closed, occupied, admission, post-operative, cardiac, and therapeutic beds. Procedures for making open, closed and cardiac beds are outlined.
The document provides instructions for making different types of patient beds, including occupied, unoccupied open and closed beds. It describes the steps for stripping linens, cleaning the mattress, placing new linens including bottom sheet, draw sheet, top sheet and blanket. The purpose of properly making the bed is to provide a clean, comfortable and safe surface for patients that can help prevent infections and bed sores.
This document provides instructions for making different types of beds, including unoccupied, occupied, and operation beds. It discusses the purpose, equipment, and step-by-step procedures for each type. The key points are:
1) Bed making promotes patient comfort, hygiene, and well-being. It provides a safe, clean place for rest and prevents issues like bed sores.
2) Procedures include cleaning the bed and mattress, placing and tucking in linens like sheets and blankets, and ensuring the bed is ready for occupancy or a procedure.
3) Additional safety measures are taken for occupied and operation beds, like protecting privacy and preventing infection when changing soiled linens on a patient
This document provides definitions and procedures for different types of bed making. It begins by defining common terms like fanfold, mitered corner, and toe pleat. It then describes the purposes of bed making which include promoting comfort, providing a clean environment, and preventing skin irritation. The document outlines the types of beds that can be made including occupied, unoccupied (open or closed), and post-operative beds. It provides step-by-step instructions for making closed and open unoccupied beds, and beds for post-operative patients. Throughout, it emphasizes guidelines for infection control and patient comfort.
This document discusses various comfort devices used to provide comfort to patients. It describes pillows, back rests, hand rolls, foot rests, knee rests, sand bags, air/water mattresses, rubber/cotton rings, bed cradles, bed blocks, air cushions, cardiac tables, side rails, wedge/abductor pillows, and trapeze bars. For each device, it provides details on how it is constructed and its purpose in maintaining patient alignment, reducing pressure, and adding to physical comfort. The overall goal of comfort devices is to enhance patient satisfaction and health outcomes.
Comfort devices are the mechanical devices planned to provide optimal comfort to an individual. Comfort devices are invented articles which would add comfort to the patient when used in appropriate manner
This document provides information on hair care and hair washing procedures for patients. It defines hair washing as cleaning a patient's hair who cannot do it themselves using shampoo or soap. The purposes of hair washing are to keep hair clean, promote growth, prevent loss and infections. The document outlines the preparation, equipment, steps of hair washing including assessment, positioning the patient, washing, rinsing and drying the hair. It also covers hair care for patients with pediculosis (lice infestation).
This document discusses bed making techniques for nurses. It defines bed making as keeping the bed clean, neat and tidy to promote patient comfort. The document outlines the purposes of bed making in a hospital, which include providing rest, comfort, and cleanliness for patients. It describes the basic principles of bed making, such as preparing all materials beforehand and preventing cross-contamination. Finally, it discusses the types of beds that may require specific techniques, such as operation beds, and the steps for making an occupied bed to change soiled linens while providing comfort.
Bed making fundamental procedure by Anshuay7752124
The document discusses different types of bed making including open, closed, and cardiac beds. It defines bed making as preparing a bed that is comfortable and suitable for a hospitalized client. The purposes of bed making are to provide a clean, comfortable bed and prevent infections and bedsores. Types of beds covered include open, closed, occupied, admission, post-operative, cardiac, and therapeutic beds. Procedures for making open, closed and cardiac beds are outlined.
The document provides instructions for making different types of patient beds, including occupied, unoccupied open and closed beds. It describes the steps for stripping linens, cleaning the mattress, placing new linens including bottom sheet, draw sheet, top sheet and blanket. The purpose of properly making the bed is to provide a clean, comfortable and safe surface for patients that can help prevent infections and bed sores.
The document provides information on hygienic needs and oral hygiene care. It discusses the importance of hygiene for patient health and comfort. Different types of baths are described, including complete bed baths, partial baths, and sitz baths used to clean specific areas. Step-by-step procedures are outlined for administering bed baths and providing oral care. Maintaining proper hygiene is indicated for bedridden patients and those who are unconscious or have limited mobility.
The document provides guidelines for bed making by nurses. It discusses principles of preventing infection transmission, maintaining patient comfort and safety, and efficiently organizing tasks. The nurse's roles include properly handling soiled linens, making the bed smooth and wrinkle-free, using safe body mechanics, and preparing different types of beds according to patient needs.
The document discusses proper bed making techniques. It provides instructions on preparing beds for patients by selecting the appropriate linens and arranging them in a way that ensures patient comfort and safety. Infection control measures like hand hygiene and avoiding cross-contamination of linens are emphasized. The goal is to provide a clean, tidy bed that meets patients' medical needs.
Body mechanics refers to the safe and efficient use of the body during movement and activity. It involves proper body alignment, balance, and coordinated movement. Prolonged immobility can lead to complications like pressure ulcers, bone demineralization, negative nitrogen balance, orthostatic hypotension, increased cardiac workload, contractures, thrombus formation, and stasis of respiratory secretions. Nurses implement measures to prevent these complications through frequent position changes, range of motion exercises, proper nutrition, and encouraging early mobility.
Hot application involves applying heat to the body in either a dry or moist form at a temperature warmer than skin. Dry heat methods include poultices, diathermy, and aquathermia pads while moist heat includes whirlpool baths. Hot applications are used to decrease pain, promote circulation and healing, relax muscles, and relieve conditions like muscle spasms, arthritis, gout, and fatigue. Precautions include risks of burns, drying skin, impaired vascular supply, hypotension, and hyperthermia.
The key functions of nurses include acting as caregivers, clinical decision makers, advocates, case managers, rehabilitators, comforters, communicators, teachers, and researchers. As caregivers, nurses help clients regain their health through the healing process and address their holistic healthcare needs. They also preserve clients' dignity, accept them as individuals, and help clients and families set and meet healthcare goals. Additionally, nurses use critical thinking to make ethical clinical decisions, protect clients, communicate effectively with the healthcare team, provide comfort, counsel clients, educate clients and families, and conduct research to improve nursing practices and outcomes.
Bed-making is the act of arranging the bedsheets and other bedding on a bed, to prepare it for use. It is a household chore, but is also performed in establishments including hospitals, hotels, and military or educational residences. Bed-making is also a common childhood chore.
The document discusses various ways to promote patient comfort and ease discomfort. It defines comfort and discomfort and lists potential causes of discomfort like pain, improper bedding, and environmental factors. It then outlines different nursing problems that may arise and the need to address emergencies immediately. Finally, it describes various mechanical devices that can be used, such as pillows, back rests, and air mattresses to support patients and relieve discomfort. The goal is to identify issues and provide simple interventions to improve comfort.
Back care of patient , Fundamentals of Nursing Pooja Koirala
1. Back care involves cleaning, massaging, and paying attention to pressure points on the back to provide comfort, relaxation, and physical and emotional stimulation.
2. The purposes of back care are to improve circulation, refresh mood, relieve fatigue/pain/stress, induce sleep, and prevent pressure sores while observing the patient's back condition.
3. The back care procedure involves washing, massaging, and observing the back using techniques like effleurage, petrissage, tapotement, compression, and vibration to increase circulation, relax muscles, and stimulate tissues.
The document discusses various types of materials, equipment, and linen used in hospitals and their care and maintenance. It covers the different categories of equipment including reusable and disposable items. It provides details on the proper cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization techniques for different materials like linen, rubber goods, steel instruments, glass, and plastic items. The document also discusses the care and maintenance of other items like furniture and machinery equipment. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining proper inventory and indent records for materials and ensuring their optimal availability.
The document provides instructions for properly making a hospital bed. It discusses four main principles: preventing infection by proper hand washing and handling of soiled linens; ensuring patient comfort by making the bed smooth and wrinkle-free; using proper body mechanics to prevent injury; and organizing efficiently to save time. The types of beds are also defined, such as open, closed, occupied, and therapeutic beds for specific conditions. Nurses are responsible for assessing the patient's needs and preparing clean linens before making the bed.
Tepid Sponge Bath lecture and procedure for First Year Level Nursing students during their Return Demonstration. This is taken from a procedure manual good for both students and instructor.
This document provides information on hair washing procedures for patients. It discusses the purposes of hair washing, which include keeping hair clean, healthy and tidy. It outlines the nursing assessment process, common hair and scalp problems, and principles of hair washing such as maintaining privacy and preventing water from entering ears or eyes. The document then describes the hair washing procedure step-by-step and lists the necessary articles. It emphasizes assessing any medical conditions, checking water temperature, and ensuring the patient's comfort throughout the process.
comfort devices which is very useful for patient care in their comfort and prevent discomfort in clinical area.
Every person have right to put themselves in comfort, when patient is in clinical are its complete responsibility of nurses to find out the suitable comfort devices for patient based on patients priority.
So in this slide, verities of comfort devices and their uses have been discussed.
Nail care involves cutting nails to promote cleanliness, neatness, and prevent infection. The key steps are:
1. Gathering equipment like nail clippers, bowls, towels, and soap.
2. Soaking the client's fingers in warm water to soften nails before cutting.
3. Trimming nails with clippers and filing edges to round them.
4. Washing hands with soap and drying thoroughly.
This document discusses hair care and treatment for head lice. It provides guidance on daily hair care including brushing, combing and shampooing. Maintaining clean hair is important for hygiene and health. Head lice, or pediculosis capitis, are tiny insects that live on the human scalp and mainly affect children. Symptoms include itching and visibility of lice or eggs in the hair. Treatment options recommended by doctors include over-the-counter medications as well as prescription shampoos or oral medications in severe cases.
The document discusses hot and cold applications, including their purposes, mechanisms of action, effects on the body, indications, contraindications, potential complications, and best practices. Hot applications are used to relieve pain and congestion, provide warmth, promote healing and suppuration, and decrease muscle tone. Cold applications are used to reduce pain, temperature, control hemorrhage and bacteria growth, prevent gangrene and edema, and decrease inflammation. Both work through mechanisms like vasodilation/constriction and changes in blood flow, metabolism and viscosity. Contraindications include open wounds, malignancies and certain medical conditions. Complications can include burns, maceration, edema if not properly administered.
Types of bed in Nursing- easy explanation for Student Nurses
CLOSED BED
OPEN BED
ADMISSION BED
OCCUPIED BED
OPERATION BED/POST ANESTHESIA BED/RECOVERY BED
CARDIAC BED
FRACTURE BED
AMPUTATION BED/STUMP BED
BURN BED
The document discusses various patient positioning techniques used in nursing. It defines positioning as placing a patient in proper body alignment for health purposes. Several positions are described including prone, lateral, supine, lithotomy, Fowler's, Sims, Trendelenburg, and others. The purposes, indications, contraindications and positioning procedures for each are outlined. Positioning aims to promote comfort, circulation and prevent pressure injuries while nurses must follow safety principles and ensure patient comfort.
This document provides instructions for making hospital beds in different situations: open beds for occupied or soon to be occupied beds, closed beds for empty beds, and admission beds for newly admitted patients. It describes the necessary supplies, steps, and rationales for properly making each type of bed. The goal is to provide clean, comfortable beds for patients while maintaining sanitation and preventing the spread of infections. Key steps include spreading and tucking in sheets smoothly and properly in a head-to-toe order using proper body mechanics. Soiled linens should be discarded and supplies replaced after bed making is completed.
Bed making provides comfort and safety for patients while promoting cleanliness and preventing infection. There are two main types of beds - simple beds which can be closed/unoccupied or open/occupied, and special beds designed for specific conditions. Making either type of bed involves properly arranging linens in a set order to provide comfort while maintaining sanitation according to general principles of lifting mattresses without force and keeping soiled linens separate.
The document provides information on hygienic needs and oral hygiene care. It discusses the importance of hygiene for patient health and comfort. Different types of baths are described, including complete bed baths, partial baths, and sitz baths used to clean specific areas. Step-by-step procedures are outlined for administering bed baths and providing oral care. Maintaining proper hygiene is indicated for bedridden patients and those who are unconscious or have limited mobility.
The document provides guidelines for bed making by nurses. It discusses principles of preventing infection transmission, maintaining patient comfort and safety, and efficiently organizing tasks. The nurse's roles include properly handling soiled linens, making the bed smooth and wrinkle-free, using safe body mechanics, and preparing different types of beds according to patient needs.
The document discusses proper bed making techniques. It provides instructions on preparing beds for patients by selecting the appropriate linens and arranging them in a way that ensures patient comfort and safety. Infection control measures like hand hygiene and avoiding cross-contamination of linens are emphasized. The goal is to provide a clean, tidy bed that meets patients' medical needs.
Body mechanics refers to the safe and efficient use of the body during movement and activity. It involves proper body alignment, balance, and coordinated movement. Prolonged immobility can lead to complications like pressure ulcers, bone demineralization, negative nitrogen balance, orthostatic hypotension, increased cardiac workload, contractures, thrombus formation, and stasis of respiratory secretions. Nurses implement measures to prevent these complications through frequent position changes, range of motion exercises, proper nutrition, and encouraging early mobility.
Hot application involves applying heat to the body in either a dry or moist form at a temperature warmer than skin. Dry heat methods include poultices, diathermy, and aquathermia pads while moist heat includes whirlpool baths. Hot applications are used to decrease pain, promote circulation and healing, relax muscles, and relieve conditions like muscle spasms, arthritis, gout, and fatigue. Precautions include risks of burns, drying skin, impaired vascular supply, hypotension, and hyperthermia.
The key functions of nurses include acting as caregivers, clinical decision makers, advocates, case managers, rehabilitators, comforters, communicators, teachers, and researchers. As caregivers, nurses help clients regain their health through the healing process and address their holistic healthcare needs. They also preserve clients' dignity, accept them as individuals, and help clients and families set and meet healthcare goals. Additionally, nurses use critical thinking to make ethical clinical decisions, protect clients, communicate effectively with the healthcare team, provide comfort, counsel clients, educate clients and families, and conduct research to improve nursing practices and outcomes.
Bed-making is the act of arranging the bedsheets and other bedding on a bed, to prepare it for use. It is a household chore, but is also performed in establishments including hospitals, hotels, and military or educational residences. Bed-making is also a common childhood chore.
The document discusses various ways to promote patient comfort and ease discomfort. It defines comfort and discomfort and lists potential causes of discomfort like pain, improper bedding, and environmental factors. It then outlines different nursing problems that may arise and the need to address emergencies immediately. Finally, it describes various mechanical devices that can be used, such as pillows, back rests, and air mattresses to support patients and relieve discomfort. The goal is to identify issues and provide simple interventions to improve comfort.
Back care of patient , Fundamentals of Nursing Pooja Koirala
1. Back care involves cleaning, massaging, and paying attention to pressure points on the back to provide comfort, relaxation, and physical and emotional stimulation.
2. The purposes of back care are to improve circulation, refresh mood, relieve fatigue/pain/stress, induce sleep, and prevent pressure sores while observing the patient's back condition.
3. The back care procedure involves washing, massaging, and observing the back using techniques like effleurage, petrissage, tapotement, compression, and vibration to increase circulation, relax muscles, and stimulate tissues.
The document discusses various types of materials, equipment, and linen used in hospitals and their care and maintenance. It covers the different categories of equipment including reusable and disposable items. It provides details on the proper cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization techniques for different materials like linen, rubber goods, steel instruments, glass, and plastic items. The document also discusses the care and maintenance of other items like furniture and machinery equipment. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining proper inventory and indent records for materials and ensuring their optimal availability.
The document provides instructions for properly making a hospital bed. It discusses four main principles: preventing infection by proper hand washing and handling of soiled linens; ensuring patient comfort by making the bed smooth and wrinkle-free; using proper body mechanics to prevent injury; and organizing efficiently to save time. The types of beds are also defined, such as open, closed, occupied, and therapeutic beds for specific conditions. Nurses are responsible for assessing the patient's needs and preparing clean linens before making the bed.
Tepid Sponge Bath lecture and procedure for First Year Level Nursing students during their Return Demonstration. This is taken from a procedure manual good for both students and instructor.
This document provides information on hair washing procedures for patients. It discusses the purposes of hair washing, which include keeping hair clean, healthy and tidy. It outlines the nursing assessment process, common hair and scalp problems, and principles of hair washing such as maintaining privacy and preventing water from entering ears or eyes. The document then describes the hair washing procedure step-by-step and lists the necessary articles. It emphasizes assessing any medical conditions, checking water temperature, and ensuring the patient's comfort throughout the process.
comfort devices which is very useful for patient care in their comfort and prevent discomfort in clinical area.
Every person have right to put themselves in comfort, when patient is in clinical are its complete responsibility of nurses to find out the suitable comfort devices for patient based on patients priority.
So in this slide, verities of comfort devices and their uses have been discussed.
Nail care involves cutting nails to promote cleanliness, neatness, and prevent infection. The key steps are:
1. Gathering equipment like nail clippers, bowls, towels, and soap.
2. Soaking the client's fingers in warm water to soften nails before cutting.
3. Trimming nails with clippers and filing edges to round them.
4. Washing hands with soap and drying thoroughly.
This document discusses hair care and treatment for head lice. It provides guidance on daily hair care including brushing, combing and shampooing. Maintaining clean hair is important for hygiene and health. Head lice, or pediculosis capitis, are tiny insects that live on the human scalp and mainly affect children. Symptoms include itching and visibility of lice or eggs in the hair. Treatment options recommended by doctors include over-the-counter medications as well as prescription shampoos or oral medications in severe cases.
The document discusses hot and cold applications, including their purposes, mechanisms of action, effects on the body, indications, contraindications, potential complications, and best practices. Hot applications are used to relieve pain and congestion, provide warmth, promote healing and suppuration, and decrease muscle tone. Cold applications are used to reduce pain, temperature, control hemorrhage and bacteria growth, prevent gangrene and edema, and decrease inflammation. Both work through mechanisms like vasodilation/constriction and changes in blood flow, metabolism and viscosity. Contraindications include open wounds, malignancies and certain medical conditions. Complications can include burns, maceration, edema if not properly administered.
Types of bed in Nursing- easy explanation for Student Nurses
CLOSED BED
OPEN BED
ADMISSION BED
OCCUPIED BED
OPERATION BED/POST ANESTHESIA BED/RECOVERY BED
CARDIAC BED
FRACTURE BED
AMPUTATION BED/STUMP BED
BURN BED
The document discusses various patient positioning techniques used in nursing. It defines positioning as placing a patient in proper body alignment for health purposes. Several positions are described including prone, lateral, supine, lithotomy, Fowler's, Sims, Trendelenburg, and others. The purposes, indications, contraindications and positioning procedures for each are outlined. Positioning aims to promote comfort, circulation and prevent pressure injuries while nurses must follow safety principles and ensure patient comfort.
This document provides instructions for making hospital beds in different situations: open beds for occupied or soon to be occupied beds, closed beds for empty beds, and admission beds for newly admitted patients. It describes the necessary supplies, steps, and rationales for properly making each type of bed. The goal is to provide clean, comfortable beds for patients while maintaining sanitation and preventing the spread of infections. Key steps include spreading and tucking in sheets smoothly and properly in a head-to-toe order using proper body mechanics. Soiled linens should be discarded and supplies replaced after bed making is completed.
Bed making provides comfort and safety for patients while promoting cleanliness and preventing infection. There are two main types of beds - simple beds which can be closed/unoccupied or open/occupied, and special beds designed for specific conditions. Making either type of bed involves properly arranging linens in a set order to provide comfort while maintaining sanitation according to general principles of lifting mattresses without force and keeping soiled linens separate.
1) Making an unoccupied bed involves cleaning the mattress and bed linens, then neatly arranging the bottom sheet, pillow, blankets, and top sheet.
2) Making an occupied bed when a patient is in the bed requires carefully moving the patient to one side, changing the soiled linens on the exposed side before moving the patient back and changing the other side.
3) Proper bed making aims to provide a clean, wrinkle-free surface to prevent pressure sores and reduce infection risk for patients.
The document provides instructions for making different types of hospital beds, including closed beds for new patients, occupied beds for patients unable to get out of bed, postoperative beds to facilitate patient transfer, and specialty beds for conditions like fractures or heart issues. Proper bed making is important to provide patient comfort, conserve energy, and maintain health by allowing easy monitoring and movement. The document outlines equipment, procedures, and safety considerations for ensuring beds are made correctly.
At the end of the session students will be able to
describe the hygienic care that nurses provide to clients.
identify the factors influencing hygienic practice
identify normal and abnormal assessment findings while providing hygienic care to the clients.
provide hygienic care of the skin - bath and pressure points, feet and nail, oral cavity, hair care, eyes, ear and nose.
assess the hygienic environment.
explain the various types of beds.
At the end of the session students will be able to
describe the hygienic care that nurses provide to clients.
identify the factors influencing hygienic practice
identify normal and abnormal assessment findings while providing hygienic care to the clients.
provide hygienic care of the skin - bath and pressure points, feet and nail, oral cavity, hair care, eyes, ear and nose.
assess the hygienic environment.
explain the various types of beds.
The document provides guidelines for properly making beds, including closed, open, and occupied beds. It discusses the purpose of bed making and lists materials needed, such as bottom sheets, pillowcases, and blankets. Proper techniques like mitering corners and avoiding wrinkles are covered. Improper bed making can lead to issues like bedsores. The document also defines common terms and lists procedures for making different types of beds.
The document discusses the importance and various purposes of bed making in nursing. It outlines the different types of beds that may need to be made including closed beds, open beds, admission beds, occupied beds, postoperative beds, and beds for patients with fractures or amputations. The document then provides step-by-step instructions for making an unoccupied bed, including cleaning the mattress and bedside area, placing linens in proper order, and ensuring the bed is prepared safely and comfortably for the patient.
Nursing combines both art and science. It has evolved from early unstructured caregiving to a modern profession that uses scientific knowledge and critical thinking skills to meet patients' human needs. Nursing focuses on assisting patients in caring for themselves or being cared for by others, and on patients' response to illness rather than just the illness itself. The goal is to promote health, prevent illness, and help patients reach higher levels of wellness or maintain comfort at the end of life. Different types of beds are prepared for various purposes like closed beds for new patients or occupied beds for those unable to get out of bed. Proper bed making technique is important to provide cleanliness and comfort.
The document provides information on bed making procedures and principles:
- Bed making involves making the bed neat and clean for patients in the hospital. It aims to provide comfort and prevent issues like bedsores.
- Key principles include preventing infection transmission, ensuring patient comfort and safety, and using proper body mechanics. Linens should be arranged smoothly without wrinkles.
- The document outlines different types of beds and their purposes, such as open, closed, occupied, and therapeutic beds for specific conditions. It also describes nurses' responsibilities in assessing needs and properly preparing the patient area and linens.
Help the patient to return to bed.
Nurse: Thank you for your assistance. I will now finish up.
Finishing
A. Position the patient comfortably in bed.
B. Arrange personal items within reach.
C. Provide education and thank the patient.
D. Clean materials and document care.
The document provides information on bed making procedures and principles in a hospital setting. It discusses the importance of preventing infection transmission, ensuring patient comfort and safety, and using proper body mechanics. The key steps of bed making include preparing clean linens and supplies, explaining the process to the patient, removing dirty linens, dusting the bed, spreading clean sheets and blankets in a specific order, and making the bed neatly before helping the patient back into it.
This document defines different types of bed making including open bed, occupied bed, surgical/post-op bed, and closed bed. It describes the purposes of bed making, components of hospital beds, commonly used bed positions, equipment needed for bed making, asepsis, body mechanics, guidelines, and steps for stripping beds and making open, closed, occupied, and post-op beds. The key information provided includes definitions of different bed types, purposes of providing a suitable environment and comfort for patients, common bed components, positions, necessary equipment, importance of asepsis, body mechanics, and specific steps for each bed making process.
The document describes different types of bed making including closed beds, open beds, anesthetic beds, amputation beds, fracture beds, and cardiac beds. It explains the purposes of bed making are to provide comfort, facilitate patient movement and conserve energy. It lists the necessary equipment for bed making and the proper order to arrange it, which includes mattress covers, sheets, blankets and pillowcases. Finally, it provides general instructions for making occupied and unoccupied beds, such as washing hands, avoiding unnecessary trips when gathering linens, and tucking sheets under the mattress with the palm facing down.
1. Bed making is an essential nursing procedure to prepare beds for patient comfort according to their condition and needs.
2. Proper bed making ensures patient safety and cleanliness while preventing infections and bedsores.
3. Different types of beds are made for specific purposes, such as cardiac beds to relieve dyspnea, fracture beds to support injuries, and amputation beds to avoid pressure on surgical sites.
1. Bed making is an essential nursing procedure to prepare beds for patient comfort according to their condition and needs.
2. Proper bed making ensures patient safety and cleanliness while preventing infections and bedsores.
3. Different types of beds are made for specific purposes, such as cardiac beds to relieve dyspnea, fracture beds to support injuries, and amputation beds to avoid pressure on surgical sites.
This document outlines the procedure for making an occupied bed, where the patient remains in the bed during linen changing. It defines an occupied bed and lists the purpose and necessary equipment. The key steps are to provide privacy, carefully turn the patient to avoid injury, change soiled linens one side at a time to prevent exposure, and ensure tubes and call devices are not tangled. Proper occupied bed making provides clean linens while minimizing disturbance to the confined patient.
This document provides guidelines for making both occupied and unoccupied beds. It discusses the types and purposes of bed making, planning and safety considerations, required supplies and equipment, step-by-step procedures for making both occupied and unoccupied beds, and the importance of evaluation and documentation after bed making is completed. The overall goal is to provide patients with clean, comfortable beds that minimize risks of infection and skin irritation.
Fundamental of nursing procedure mannualNursing Path
This document provides instructions for various nursing procedures including bed making, vital signs, wound care, tube feedings, and medication administration. It includes detailed steps for making different types of beds, such as unoccupied beds, occupied beds, and postoperative beds. Other sections cover procedures like taking temperatures, blood pressures, oral care and bathing. The document aims to be a comprehensive manual of fundamental nursing skills and their proper techniques.
Hypersomnia is a condition characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness where a person may fall asleep during work, eating, or conversations. It can be caused by drug or alcohol abuse, head trauma, certain medications, depression, obesity, or neurological conditions like multiple sclerosis or epilepsy. Parasomnias refer to abnormal behaviors that occur during sleep and don't cause insomnia or sleepiness. They involve partial arousals or abnormalities in sleep-wake transitions. Examples include sleep terrors in children characterized by screaming and intense fear, and restless leg syndrome in the elderly causing urges to walk to relieve feelings in the calves and thighs every 15 to 40 seconds during sleep.
Rest and sleep are essential for health and well-being. Rest implies calmness and relaxation without stress to restore a person's energy, while sleep is a relaxed state necessary for all humans as a universal and natural process. Getting adequate rest and sleep varies among individuals but is important to resume optimal functioning.
The document discusses several topics related to end-of-life care including: laws around prolonging life, writing wills, pronouncing death, handling and identifying deceased bodies, autopsies, organ donation, euthanasia, advanced directives, and circumstances requiring investigation of a death. Nurses have responsibilities to follow policies, obtain proper documentation and consent, and treat the deceased with respect.
Education aims for the harmonious development of students' physical, intellectual, social, emotional, spiritual, and aesthetic abilities. It seeks to develop good character and citizenship skills to allow students to successfully face the future and control their environment. Nursing education specifically plans instruction and discipline to develop these abilities in order to provide professional nursing care to patients of all ages and health situations.
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2. Introduction
► A hospital bed is the piece of equipment most
frequently used by the hospitalized patient.
Hospital beds are also found in long-term care
facilities, as well as patient’s homes. The ideal
hospital bed should be selected for its impact on
patient’s comfort, safety, medical condition and
ability to change positions.
3.
4. Definition:-
• The technique of preparing different types of
patient's comfortable bed in his/ her suitable
position for a particular condition.
• It is the process of making neat and clean bed for
the client in hospital.
5. Purpose:-
1. To provide clean, safe and comfortable bed for the
patient to promote rest and sleep.
2. To reduce the risk of infection by maintaining a clean
environment.
3. To prevent bed sores by ensuring there are no wrinkles
to cause pressure points.
4. To economize time, material and energy.
5. To observe patient and to prevent complications.
6. ► To achieve repositioning more easily.
► To keep it ready for emergency
► To provide active and passive exercises to the patient
► To establish rapport with the patient
► To observe the patient
► To relieve fatigue
7.
8.
9. Guidelines for Bed Making:-
• Wash hand thoroughly before and after handling clients bed
linen which helps to control nosocomial infection.
• Gather all the required linen and accessories before making the
bed.
• Avoid shaking the linen to prevent the spread of microorganisms
and dust particles.
• Avoid placing linens clean or dirty on another patient’s bed.
• Don’t place dirty linen on floor instead put in linen bag
10. Guidelines for Bed Making:-
• Do not hold dirty linen against your uniform.
• Always use good body mechanics; raise the bed to its
highest position to make bed making easier
• Stay on one side of the bed until it is completely made;
then move to the other side and finish the bed.
• Observe the patient and document any nursing
observations made.
11. Kinds of Linens:-
A Blanket: a large piece of cloth often soft, woollen and is
used for warmth as a bed cover.
B Top sheet: used to cover the patient to provide warmth,
made of thick cotton, thermal material
C Cotton draw sheet: a piece of cloth spread over the
rubber sheet and is used to absorb and moisture
12.
13. Types of bed
► Open bed
► Closed bed
► Occupied bed
► Admission bed
► Post-operative bed
► Cardiac bed
► Amputation bed/Divided bed
► Fracture bed
► Therapeutic bed
14. Types of Bed Making:-
Common types of bed:
1- Open bed: the top covers are folded back so the patient
can easily get back in to bed. And is prepared for
ambulatory patients.
2- Closed bed: the top sheet blankets and bedspreads are
drawn up to the head of the mattress and under the pillow;
this is prepared in a hospital room before a new client is
admitted to the room. So also called admission bed.
15.
16. Types of Bed Making:-
► 3- Post-operative bed: known as recovery bed or
anaesthetic or surgical bed, and used for a patient with
large cast or other circumstance that would make it
difficult for him to transfer and make it easy to receive
patient into bed from OT.
► 4- Amputation or Divided bed: This is a bed that is
prepared for a patient having amputed limb.
17.
18. Types of Bed Making:-
► 5- Fracture bed: This is a hard firm bed designed for the
patient with fracture particularly of spine, pelvis or
femur.
► 6- Cardiac bed: this is prepared for patient with breathing
difficult and make use of cardiac table to relieve their
dyspnoea.
► 7 – Therapeutic bed: are used to treat clients with severe
joint contractures, prolonged immobility or skin wounds
such as pressure ulcers or severe burns. These beds
reduce or relive the effects of pressure against the skin
through various mechanisms. Few examples are blanket
bed or rheumatic/renal bed, burn bed etc.
19.
20. Making Closed Bed:
Suggested Action :
Assessment
♣Check the room/ward for the need
of disinfection or hygienic level
Planning:
♣Prepare all required equipments:
► Trolley with –
► 1.Mattress (1)
► 2.Bed sheets(2):
Bottom sheet (1)
Top sheet (1)
Rationale
To determine what all type of
disinfection activities are required
Save time and make procedure more
organized
21. Making Closed Bed:
Suggested Action
4. Pillow cover (1)
5. Mackintosh (1)
6. Draw sheet (1)
7. Blanket (1)
8. A Tray containing:
Savlon water or Dettol water in basin
Sponge cloth (2):
to wipe with solution (1)
to dry (1)
Kidney tray or paper bag (1)
9. Laundry bag or Bucket or hamper bag
Rationale
22. Making Closed Bed:
Suggested Action
Implementation
♣Perform hand hygiene.
♣Prepare all required equipments and
bring the articles to the bedside.
♣Move the chair and bed side locker
♣Clean Bed-side locker:
Wipe with wet and dry.
Rationale
♣To prevent the spread of infection
♣Organization facilitates accurate skill
performance
♣It makes space for bed making and
helps effective action.
♣To maintain the cleanliness
23. Making Closed Bed:
Suggested Action
Implementation
♣Clean the mattress:
1)Stand in right side.
2)Start wet wiping from top to center and from
center to bottom in right side of mattress.
3)Gather the dust and debris to the bottom.
4)Collect them into kidney tray.
5)Give dry wiping as same as procedure
6)Move to left side and wipe with wet and dry as
same as above.
Rationale
♣To prevent the spread of infection
24. Making Closed Bed:
Suggested Action :
Implementation
♣Move to right side.
► Bottom sheet:
1)Place and slide the bottom sheet
upward over the top of the bed leaving
the bottom edge of the sheet.
2)Open it lengthwise with the center fold
along the bed center.
3)Fold back the upper layer of the sheet
toward the opposite side of the bed.
Rationale
♣Unfolding the sheet in this manner
allows you to make the bed on one
side.
25.
26. Making Closed Bed:
Suggested Action
Implementation:
4. Tuck the bottom sheet securely under the head
of the mattress(approximately 20-30cm).
♣Make a mitered corner.
➀Pick up the selvage edge with your hand nearest
the hand of the bed.
➁Lay a triangle over the side of the bed
➂Tuck the hanging part of the sheet under the
mattress.
Rationale
♣A mitered corner has a
neat appearance and
keeps the sheet securely
under the mattress.
27. Making Closed Bed
Suggested Action
Implementation:
► ➃ Drop the triangle over the side
of the bed.
► ⑤Tuck the sheet under the entire
side of bed.
5) Repeat the same procedure at the
end of the corner of the bed
6) Tuck the remainder in long the side
Rationale
♣Tucking the bottom sheet will be
done by turn, the corner of top firstly
and the corner of the bottom later.
♣To secure the bottom sheet on one
side of the bed.
28.
29. Making Closed Bed:
Suggested Action
♣Mackintosh and draw sheet:
1)Place a mackintosh at the middle of
the bed
2)Lift the right half and spread it
forward the near Side.
3)Tuck the mackintosh under the
mattress.
4)Place the draw sheet on the
mackintosh. Spread and tuck as same
as above procedure (1-3).
Rationale Implementation:
► ♣Mackintosh and draw sheet are
additional protection for the bed
and serves as a lifting or turning
sheet for an immobile client.
30. Making Closed Bed:
Suggested Action
♣Move to the left side of the bed.
Spreading Bottom sheet, mackintosh
and draw sheet:
1) Fold and tuck the bottom sheet as
same in the above procedure
2) Fold and tuck both the mackintosh
and the draw sheet under the
mattress as in the above procedure.
Rationale Implementation:
♣Secure the bottom sheet,
mackintosh and draw sheet on one
side of the bed
31. Making Closed Bed:
Suggested Action
Implementation:
► Return to the right side.
Top sheet and blanket:
1)Place the top sheet evenly on the bed, centering it in the
below 20-30cm from the top of the mattress.
2)Spread it downward.
3)Cover the top sheet with blanket in the below 1 feet from the
top of the mattress and spread downward.
4)Fold the cuff (approximately 1 feet) in the neck part
5)Tuck all these together under the bottom of mattress. Miter
the corner.
6)Tuck the remainder in along the side
Rationale
♣A blanket provides warmth.
♣Making the cuff at the neck part
prevents irritation from blanket edge.
♣Tucking all these pieces together saves
time and provides a neat appearance.
32. Making Closed Bed:
Suggested Action
Implementation:
♣Repeat the same as in the above
procedure in left side.
♣Return to the right side.
Pillow and pillow cover:
1)Put a clean pillow cover on the
pillow.
2) Place a pillow at the top of the bed
in the center with the open end away
from the door.
Rationale
♣To save time in this manner
♣A pillow is a comfortable measure.
♣Pillow cover keeps cleanliness of the
pillow and neat.
♣The open end may collect dust or
organisms. The open end away from
the door also makes neat.
33. Making Closed Bed:
Suggested Action
♣Return the bed, the chair and bed-
side table to their proper place.
♣Replace all equipments in proper
place. Discard linen appropriately.
♣Perform hand hygiene.
♣Document:
♣Document on the chart with your
signature and report any findings to
senior staff.
♣Date & time
♣Type of bed
♣Assessment findings observed during
procedure.
Rationale
♣ Bedside necessities will be within
easy reach for the client
♣ It makes well-setting for the
next. Proper line disposal
prevents the spread of infection.
♣ To prevent the spread of
infection
♣ Documentation provides
coordination of care.
♣ Giving signature maintains
professional accountability
34. Open Bed:
► An unoccupied bed is one that is made for an ambulatory
patient. The open bed has the linens folded down, making
it easier for the client to get into bed. Open a bed for a
new client or leave it open when the client is out of bed
for a short time.
Indication:
► Provide a clean, smooth and comfortable bed to the
patient.
35. Making Open Bed:
Suggested Action
Assessment:
♣Check the room/ward for the need of
disinfection or hygienic level
♣Explain the purpose and procedure to
the client
Planning:
♣Prepare all required equipments:
Trolley with –
1.Mattress (1)
2.Bed sheets(2):
Bottom sheet (1)
Top sheet (1)
Rationale
♣To determine what all type of
disinfection activities are required
♣Fosters cooperation
♣Save time and make procedure more
organized
36. Making Open Bed:
Suggested Action
3. Pillow (1)
4. Pillow cover (1)
5. Mackintosh (1)
6. Draw sheet (1)
7. Blanket (1)
8. A Tray containing: Savlon water or
Dettol water in basin Sponge cloth (2):
to wipe with solution (1) to dry (1)
Kidney tray or paper bag (1)
9. Laundry bag or Bucket or hamper bag
(1)
Rationale
37. Making Open Bed:
Suggested Action
♣Perform hand hygiene.
♣Prepare all required equipments and
bring the articles to the bedside.
♣Assist the patient out of bed
♣Remove the client’s personal belongings
from bed side and keep in locker/safe
place
♣Move the chair and bed side locker
♣Strip the bed clothes, fold them one by
one and place them.
Rationale Implementation:
♣To prevent the spread of
infection
♣Organization facilitates
accurate skill performance
♣To prevent the loss/damage
♣It makes space for bed
making and helps effective
action.
♣To prevent bed clothes
touching the floor
38. Stripping the Bed:
Removal of used linen and the airing of the mattress.
Procedure:
1- Place chair at the foot of the bed.
2- Locked the bed.
3- Remove pillow case from pillow. Place pillow on chair.
4- Loosen all bed linens starting at center of head of bed, raising the mattress with one hand
and draw out bed clothes with other.
5- Remove sheet separately. Fold each linen with soiled part inside. Wrap them all in a sheet
and place on lower bar of the bed.
6- Roll rubber sheet and place on chair.
7- Remove mattress cover.
39. Making Open Bed:
Suggested Action
Implementation:
♣Clean Bed-side locker:
Wipe with wet and dry.
♣Clean the mattress:
1)Stand in right side.
2)Start wet wiping from top to center and from center to bottom
in right side of mattress.
3)Gather the dust and debris to the bottom.
4)Collect them into kidney tray.
5)Give dry wiping as same as procedure
6)Move to left side and Wipe with wet and dry as same as above.
Rationale
♣To maintain the cleanliness
♣To prevent the spread of
infection
40. Making Open Bed:
► Place clean linens on chair in order of use.
► Cover mattress.
► Place bottom sheet with center fold in center in line with rim of
matters at foot part, spread across bed. Make mitered corner of head
part, tuck extra sheet at side from head of foot.
► Put rubber sheet 12-15 inches from the head of mattress. Cover with
draw sheet. Spread a cross bed. Tuck together extra length.
► Place top sheet in line with mattress at head part and spread across
bed. Similarly spread the blanket. Form a toe pleat as in the
procedure of closed bed. Tuck extra length of sheet at foot part,
mitered corner; allow hanging free at sides.
41. Making Open Bed:
▪ Go to opposite side and repeat same procedure.
▪ Grasp one corner of top sheet, fanfold at foot part or diagonally to
one side.
42. Making an Occupied Bed:
Some clients are unable to get out of bed as a result of their specific
condition or generalized weakness. Changing bed linens with the client in
the bed is known as making an occupied bed.
Indications: Provide clean and comfortable bed with least
disturbance to the patient in it.
43. Making Occupied Bed:
Suggested Action
Assessment:
♣Check the room/ward for the need of disinfection or
hygienic level
♣Explain the purpose and procedure to the client
♣To determine what all type of disinfection activities
are required
Planning:
♣Prepare all required equipments:
Trolley with –
1.Mattress (1)
2.Bed sheets(2):
Bottom sheet (1)
Rationale
♣Fosters cooperation
♣Save time and make procedure
more organized
44. Making Occupied Bed:
Suggested Action
3. Pillow (1)
4. Pillow cover (1)
5. Mackintosh (1)
6. Draw sheet (1)
7. Blanket (1)
8. A Tray containing:
Savlon water or Dettol water in basin
Sponge cloth (2): to wipe with solution (1)
to dry (1)
Kidney tray or paper bag (1)
9. Laundry bag or Bucket or hamper bag (1)
Rationale
45. Making Occupied Bed:
Suggested Action
Implementation:
♣Perform hand hygiene.
♣Prepare all required equipments and
bring the articles to the bedside.
♣Close the curtain/door
♣Remove the client’s personal belongings
from bed side and keep in locker/safe
place
♣Move the chair and bed side locker
♣Lift the client’s head and move pillow
from center to the left side.
Rationale
♣To prevent the spread of infection
♣Organization facilitates accurate skill
performance
♣To maintain privacy
♣To prevent the loss/damage
♣It makes space for bed making and
helps effective action.
♣The pillow is comfortable measure for
the client.
46. Making Occupied Bed:
Suggested Action
Implementation
♣Assist the client to turn toward
left side of the bed. Adjust the
pillow. Leaves top sheet in place.
♣Stand in right side: Loose
bottom bed linens. Fanfold (or
roll) soiled linens from the side of
the bed and wedge them close to
the client.
♣Wipe the surface of mattress by
sponge cloth with wet and dry.
Rationale
♣Moving the client as close to the
other side of the bed as possible
gives you more room to make the
bed. Top sheet keeps the client
warm and protect his or her privacy.
♣Placing folded (or rolled) soiled
linen close to the client allows more
space to place the clean bottom
sheets.
♣To prevent the spread of infection.
47.
48. Making Occupied Bed:
Suggested Action
Implementation:
♣Bottom sheet, mackintosh and draw sheet:
1)Place the clean bottom sheet evenly on the bed folded lengthwise with
the center fold as close to the client’s back as possible.
2)Adjust and tuck the sheet tightly under the head of the mattress,
making mitered the upper corner.
3)Tighten the sheet under the end of the mattress and make mitered the
lower corner.
4)Tuck in along side.
5)Place the mackintosh and the draw sheet on the bottom sheet and tuck
in them together.
Rationale
♣Soiled linens can
easily be removed
and clean linens are
positioned to make
the other side of the
bed.
49.
50. Making Occupied Bed:
Suggested Action
Implementation:
♣Assist the client to roll over the folded (rolled)
linen to right side of the bed. Adjust the pillow and
top sheet.
♣Move to left side: Discard the soiled linens
appropriately. Hold them away from your uniform.
Place them in the laundry bag (or bucket).
♣Wipe the surface of the mattress by sponge cloth
with wet and dry.
Rationale
♣Moving the client to the
bed’s other side allows you
to make the bed on that
side.
♣Soiled linens can
contaminate your uniform,
which may come into
contact with other clients.
♣To prevent the spread of
infection.
51. Making Occupied Bed:
Suggested Action
Implementation:
♣Bottom sheet, mackintosh and draw sheet:
1)Grasp clean linens and gently pull them out from under the client.
2)Spread them over the bed’s unmade side. Pull the linen.
3)Tuck the bottom sheet tightly under the head of the mattress and
miter the corner.
4)Tighten the sheet under the end of the mattress and make mitered
the lower corner.
5)Tuck in along side.
6)Tuck the mackintosh and the draw sheet under the mattress.
Rationale
♣Wrinkled linens
can cause skin
irritation.
52.
53. Making Occupied Bed:
Suggested Action
Implementation:
♣Assist the client back to the center of the bed. Adjust the
pillow
♣Return to right side:
♣Clean top sheet, blanket:
1)Place the clean top sheet at the top side of the soiled top
sheet.
2)Ask the client to hold the upper edge of the clean top
sheet.
3)Hold both the top of the soiled sheet and the end of the
clean sheet with right hand and withdraw to downward.
Remove the soiled top sheet and put it into a laundry bag.
Rationale
♣The pillow is comfort
measure for the client.
♣Tucking these pieces
together saves time and
provides neat, tight corners.
54. Making Occupied Bed:
Suggested Action
Implementation:
3) Place the blanket over the top sheet. Fold top sheet
back over the blanket over the client.
4) Tuck the lower ends securely under the mattress.
miter corners.
5) After finishing the right side, repeat the left side.
♣Remove the pillow and replace the pillow cover with
clean one and reposition the pillow to the bed under
the client’s head.
Rationale
♣The pillow is a
comfortable
measures for a
client
55. Making Closed Bed:
Suggested Action
Evaluation
► Return the bed, the chair and bed-side table to their proper
place.
► Replace all equipments in proper place. Discard linen
appropriately.
► Perform hand hygiene.
Document:
► Document on the chart with your signature and report any
findings to senior staff.
► Date & time
► Type of bed
► Assessment findings observed during procedure.
Rationale
► Bedside necessities will be within easy
reach for the client
► It makes well-setting for the next.
Proper line disposal prevents the spread
of infection.
► To prevent the spread of infection
► Documentation provides coordination of
care.
► Giving signature maintains professional
accountability
56.
57. Purpose
• To provide warmth and comfort for the patient.
• To provide protection for the bed from vomiting,
bleeding, drainage and discharge.
• To arrange the bed and other furniture in order to
facilitate the transfer of the patient from stretcher
to bed.
58. Making Post Operative Bed:
Suggested Action
Assessment:
♣Check the room/ward for the need of
disinfection or hygienic level
♣Explain the purpose and procedure
Planning:
♣Prepare all required equipments:
The same linen as those used for making on
occupied bed plus the following –
Bath towel
Rationale
♣To determine what all type
of disinfection activities are
required
♣Fosters cooperation
♣Save time and make
procedure more organized
59. Making Post Operative Bed:
Suggested Action
Small rubber sheet
Woollen blanket
3 hot water bags w/cover
On the Bedside Table:
► Stethoscope
► Sphygmomanometer
► Kidney basin
► Swipes
► Padded tongue depressor
► Observation Sheet
In the Room
► Oxygen cylinder with complete tubings
Rationale
60. Making Post Operative Bed:
Suggested Action
► Humidifier and nasal catheter
► Suction apparatus
► Stand
► Drainage bottles
► Shock blocks
► Iv stand
Rationale
61. Making Post Operative Bed:
Suggested Action
Implementation:
♣Perform hand hygiene.
♣Prepare all required equipments and
bring the articles to the bedside.
♣Move the chair and bed side locker
♣Strip bed. Make foundation bed as
usual with a large mackintosh, and
cotton draw sheet.
Rationale
♣To prevent the spread of infection
♣Organization facilitates accurate skill
performance
♣It makes space for bed making and
helps effective action.
♣Mackintosh prevents bottom sheet from
wetting or soiled by sweat, drain or
excrement. Cotton draw sheet makes the
client felt dry or comfortable without
touching the mackintosh directly.
62. Making Post Operative Bed:
Suggested Action
♣Place top bedding as for closed bed
but do not tuck at foot
♣Fold back top bedding at the foot of
bed.
♣Tuck the top bedding on one side
only.
♣On the other side, do not tuck the
top sheet. 1)Bring head and foot
corners of it at the center of bed and
form right angles.
Rationale Implementation:
♣Tuck at foot may hamper the client
to enter the bed from a stretcher
♣To make the client’s transfer smooth
♣Tucking the top bedding on one side
stops the bed linens from slipping out
of place
♣The open side of bed is more
convenient for receiving client than
the other closed side.
63.
64. Making Post Operative Bed:
Suggested Action
Implementation:
2) Fold back suspending portion in 1/3
and repeat folding top bedding twice
to opposite side of bed
♣Remove the pillow.
♣Place a kidney-tray on bed- side.
♣Place IV stand near the bed.
♣Check locked wheel of the bed.
Rationale
♣To maintain the airway
♣To receive secretion
♣To prepare it to hang I/V soon
♣To prevent moving the bed
accidentally when the client is shifted
from a stretcher to the bed.
65. Making Post Operative Bed:
Suggested Action
Implementation:
♣Put the hot water bags at the foot
and center of the bed if the weather
is cold.
♣Place the necessary articles on the
bedside table and the irrigating stand,
suction machine and oxygen set-up
adjacent to the bed.
♣Arrange unit.
Rationale
► Hot water bags (or hot bottles)
prevent the client from taking
hypothermia & remove it before
receiving the patient.
66. Making Post Operative Bed:
Suggested Action
Evaluation:
► Return the bed, the chair and bed-side table to their proper
place.
► Replace all equipments in proper place.
► Perform hand hygiene.
Document:
► Document on the chart with your signature and report any
findings to senior staff.
► Date & time
► Type of bed
► Assessment findings observed during procedure.
Rationale
► Bedside necessities will be
within easy reach for the client
► It makes well-setting for the
next.
► To prevent the spread of
infection
► Documentation provides
coordination of care.
► Giving signature maintains
professional accountability
67.
68. Purpose
► This bed is made to facilitates the dressing of the stump
► To ensure that the stump is visible to the staff moving
about the ward, so that at a glance any haemorrhage may
be observed.
► Keep the stump in good position.
69. Articles Required:-
► All the article as per unoccupied bed
EXTRA REQUIREMENT
⮚ A bed cradle
⮚ Two sand bags
⮚ Pillow with water proof cover
⮚ A bed linen
70. Procedure:
• Gather all the needed supplies.
• Make the bed as though you are making an unoccupied bed.
• The foot end side of the top linen is folded back to the head
end at the level of the part to be observed. (if below knee
amputation).
• Spread the second set of linen starting from the level of stump.
• The second set of top linen should overlap the first by 8 to 12
inches.
• Receive the patient and elevate the stump on a small pillow
and place the sand bag on either side to support the stump.
• Place the bed cradle in position & cover the patient.
71. Fracture bed
► This is a hard firm bed designed for the patient with
fracture particularly of spine, pelvis or femur.
72. Fracture Bed
Indications:
► Aid in immobilizing the fracture
► Prevent unnecessary pain
► Provide warmth and comfort to the patient
► Prevent undue sagging of the mattress
74. Procedure:
• Gather all needed supplies. Place the fracture board
directly over the bed/cot.
• Make the bed as an open bed and spread cover sheet
between the bottom and top sheet. Place hot water bottles
in between to warm the bed. (Optional)
• Place the sand bags to support the part in order to
maintain the position.
• When the patient is received in bed, place the cradle over
the fractured part and cover it.
75. Cardiac Bed:
Cardiac bed is made with special arrangements,
which are required by a cardiac patient. Cardiac patient’s
bed is made in a manner to ease the respiration of patient.
Bed is provided with extra pillows to be kept on head side of
patient to keep the patient in prop up position for better
airflow.
There is special cardiac table provided with the
patient’s bed with all equipment available for emergency
cardiovascular support, like oxygen masks, nasogastric tubes
etc.