this topic is on care of enamel ware used in the hospital

2. Care of enamel ware
&
mattress

3. The articles commonly used are
1.Bed pans,
2.Urinals,
3.Kidney trays,
4.Sputum cups, etc.

4. Enamel Bed pan & Urinal

5. Enamel Kidney tray

6. Enamel Sputum cup

7. Rusted Kidney tray & bowl

8. General principles of care:
Should avoid mishandling and
banging of enamel as they can chip
off and become unsafe for use.
Don’t boil them for longer periods
and cool rapidly as enamel cant
withstand heat

9. General principles of care:
It is preferable not to use enamel
items for surgical procedures
Wash enamel ware immediately
after the use, especially when
antiseptic reagents are used in them.
Enamelware can get stained or
damaged by strong alkalies, acids
and dyes.

10. Care of the bed pans:
1) Before emptying the bed pans,
inspect the contents. If there are cotton
sponges or sanitary pads should be
removed by using a forceps.
2) Empty the bed pan to a lavatory pan
3) Rinse the bed pan with cold water
under force - use vim or other cleansing
powder to remove the stains and rinse
the pan well under the cold running
water.

11. Care of the bed pans:
4) Wash with soap and warm water
using a brush
5) To disinfectant the bed pans, soak
them in Lysol 1:40 for 1 hour.
6) Bed pans may be placed in direct
sun light for few hours to deodorize
and to disinfect.
7) Keep them dry for the next use on
the bed pan rack

12. Care of the urinals:
The urinal should not be left sta
nding for a long time with urine.
It should be cleansed and
disinfected by using Lysol
solution 1:40 . cleaned and
disinfected same like bed pans.

13. Care of the kidney trays:
1) Before emptying the kidney tray,
inspect the contents. If there are
cotton sponges or sanitary pads
should be removed by using a
forceps.
2) Empty the kidney tray to a
lavatory pan
3) Rinse the kidney tray with cold
water under force

14. Care of the kidney trays:
4) Wash with soap and warm water
using a brush
5) To disinfectant the kidney tray, soak t
hem in Lysol 1:40
6) Kidney tray may be placed in direct s
un light for few hours
7) Keep them dry for the next use on the
kidney tray track

15. Care of the sputum cups:
Non infectious sputum may be
emptied Lavatory pan.
Infectious sputum should be rend
ered by
boiling or disinfection by chemicals
or
disposed by burning.

16. Care of the sputum cups:
Then wash it under running water
and disinfect as of bed pans.
Before using the sputum cup pour
some antiseptic solution and give it
to the patient. It prevents adherence
to the sides of the sputum cup as
well as prevents bacterial growth.

17. Care of mattress and pillows:
To protect from wetting and
staining mattress should be protected
by large rubber sheets.
Mattress cover should be used.
Change the mattress cover as per
requirement.
Mattress should be brushed at
regular and frequent intervals to
prevent collection of dust

18. Cotton mattress should be dried under
the sun
To prevent staining of mattress
from rusting the mattress protectors or
canvass should be used between
the mattress and the bed.
When the patient discharged, mattress
should be thoroughly brushed and
examine for strains and tears.
It should be turned daily.

19. Disinfected by exposing them to
sun light.
Pillows should be protected from wet
with blood and bodily discharges. They
should be protected with mackintoshes
when they are used for the patients
with bleeding, vomiting etc.
pillow covers should be used.
They should be changed twice a week
or as required.