ROYALTY TELEVISION

1. BED MAKING
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2.  A bed is an important piece of equipment in
the patient’s unit
 Seriously ill patents remain in bed for a long
time
 Beds are designed for comfort, safety, and
adaptability for changing positions
 Typical hospital bed has a firm mattress on a
metal base
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3.  Typical hospital beds are adjustable eg head
or foot end can be lowered or adjusted
 Have special features such as locks on the
wheels
 Have side rails to protect pt from accidental
falls
 Headboard can easily be removed for easy
access to the head
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4.  Bed cradle
Made of metal used to take weight of the
bedclothes from the body
 Bed or Backrest
Helps to support the client. They are often
part of the head of the bed and can be
adjusted as required or they may be portable.
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5.  Air Ring
Hollow rubber ring fitted with valve. These
are blown up to form a cushion on which the
client sits to prevent pressure sores at the
lower part of the back.
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6.  Fracture Board
Usually made of wood or metal. These are
placed under the mattress to prevent sagging
when a client is in a plaster splint, or needs
firm support after spinal injuries or
operation.
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7.  Sand Bag
Made of sand covered with soft durable
material. These are used to support or
immobilize part of the body such as fractured
pelvis.
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8.  Bed Blocks/Elevators
 Blocks are made of wood.
 Elevators are made of metal used to raise the
head or foot of the bed by vesting the castors
in the cup like depression in the tops of the
blocks.
 These are used incases of shock or
hemorrhage.
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9.  Beds are usually made in the morning after
client’s bath, while client is bathing in a
shower or sitting in a chair or out of the room
for procedures or tests, or while in bed
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10. PURPOSES OF BED MAKING.
 Provide a neat clean environment for the
client.
 Eliminate sources of irritation to client’s skin.
 Promote client’s comfort and relaxation.
 It provides a good opportunity to inspect and
observe the client/ patient.
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11. INDICATIONS
 Daily routine procedure
 After discharge of client
 After transfer and death of client
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12.  Have everything you require at hand before
commencing
 Ensure that bed clothes do not touch the
floor.
 Never shake linen during bed making to
prevent spreading of infection.
 Keep client in position required for his/her
treatment throughout procedure.
 Do not expose the client.
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13.  Bed accessories should not be placed on the
floor
 Use correct body mechanics when lifting the
client
 Procedure is best done by two nurses.
 Start with less infectious part of the ward.
 Minimize talking when bed making.
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14. 1. EMPTY BED
Indications
 Following discharge, transfer, death of
patient
 Preparation for admission
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15. 2. OCCUPIED BED
Indication
 Bed ridden patients who cant come out of
bed
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16. 3.DIVIDED BED OR AMPUTATION BED
Indications
 Patient going for amputation of lower limbs
 Examinations of the perineal area
 Easy observation of lower limbs
 Drying plaster of Paris
 Extensive abdominal surgery
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17. 4. FRACTURE BED
Indication
 Fracture of the spine, pelvis and lower limb (s)
5. CARDIAC BED
Indications
 Severe dyspnoea
 Client with cardiac conditions

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18. 6. Post-operative bed
Indication
For patients coming from surgery
7. Cot Bed
Indication
infants and young children
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19. a. Gather all the required linen and accessories
before making the bed.
 Sheets.
 Pillowcases.
 Blankets.
 Bedspread/ counterpen
 Extra pillows.
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20.  b. Avoid shaking the linen to prevent the spread of
microorganisms and dust particles.
 c. Avoid placing linen, clean or dirty, on another
patient's bed.
 d. Do not place dirty linen on the floor.
 e. Do not hold dirty linen against your uniform.
 f. Always use good body mechanics; raise the bed
to its highest position to make bed-making easier.
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21.  g. Stay on one side of the bed until it is
completely made; then move to the other side
and finish the bed. This saves time and steps.
 h. Observe the patient and document any
nursing observations.
 Check for areas of redness that may lead to
pressure sore formation.
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22.  Note tolerance of activity level while out of bed.
 Note observations about the physical and
emotional status of the patient.
 Note any patient teaching or reinforced teaching
given and the patient's response.
 Check for drainage, wetness, or other body fluids
and record observations.
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23.  METHODS OF BED-MAKING
 Unoccupied (Closed) Bed.
 Occupied (Open) Bed.
 Cardiac bed
 Post-operative bed
 Fracture and plaster bed
 Divided bed
procedure refer to procedure manual.
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