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Bedmaking

Bedmaking is an art that involves preparing beds according to scientific nursing principles and the condition of the patient to promote comfort. There are various types of simple beds like closed, open, and occupied beds as well as special beds for operations, cardiac issues, fractures, amputations, and more. The goals are to provide support, cleanliness, exercise, and relief from conditions while allowing for observation and care of patients.

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Bedmaking

Bedmaking is an art that involves preparing beds according to scientific nursing principles and the condition of the patient to promote comfort. There are various types of simple beds like closed, open, and occupied beds as well as special beds for operations, cardiac issues, fractures, amputations, and more. The goals are to provide support, cleanliness, exercise, and relief from conditions while allowing for observation and care of patients.

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BEDMAKING

It is an art.
It is a way of preparing the
appropriate bed based on
the condition of the patient
which adopts scientific
principles of nursing.
Skillful bed making promotes
comfort for the patient.
 Use good body mechanics at all times
 Follows standard precautions
 Always wash your hands before handling clean
linen and after handling dirty linen
 Bring enough linen into the person’s room
 Always keep clean linen covered
 Simple Beds
Closed bed
Open bed
Occupied bed
Special Beds
Operation bed
Cardiac bed
Blanket bed
Fracture bed
Amputation bed
Simple Bed: CLOSED BED
o It is an empty bed in which the top
covers are so arranged that all linen
beneath the spread is fully protected
from dust and dirt.
Purposes of Closed
Bed
 To provide the patient with a comfortable and
safe bed to take rest and sleep.
 To give the unit or ward a neat appearance.
 To give medical and nursing treatment to the
patient.
 To prevent bed sores.
 To promote cleanliness.
 To provide active and passive movements to the
patient.
 To create an effective nurse-patient relationship.
Equipment
 Two large sheets.
 Draw sheet.
 Blankets.
 Bed spread.
 Pillow cases.
 Rubber
Mackintosh.
 Linen Hamper.
 Bedside Table.
 Disposable Gloves.
Simple Bed: OPEN BED
o The term open bed is used to
designate the hospital bed when it is
about to be occupied by a client.
Purposes of Open
Bed
 To prevent bed sores.
 To economize time, material and effort.
 To help the relatives to learn to take care of the
sick at home.
 To give to the unit or ward a neat appearance.
 To provide comfort and security.
 To provide rest and sleep.
 To establish an effective nurse patient
relationship.
Simple Bed: OCCUPIED BED

o This is to make a bed with the client in.


o This is made for a client who cannot get
out of the bed.
Purposes of
Occupied Bed
 To provide active and passive exercises to the
client.
 To Promote cleanliness.
 To establish effective nurse client relationship.
 To prevent bed sores.
 To observe the clients. E.g. bed sore, oral
hygiene, clients ability for self case etc.
 To economize time, material and effort.
 To provide the clients with safe and comfortable
bed to take rest and sleep.
Special Bed: OPERATION BED

o It is one which is prepared for a client


who is recovering from the effects of
anesthesia following a surgical operation.
Purposes of
Anesthesia Bed
1. To receive the patient in a warm, and comfortable
bed.
2. To give him necessary position, which is suitable
for the operation.
3. To protect the patient from being chilled.
4. To be prepared to meet any emergency.
5. To protect the mattress and bedding from
bleeding, vomiting, drainage or discharges.
Special Bed: CARDIAC BED

o Cardiac bed prepared for heart cases.

Purposes:
1.To relieve dyspnea caused by cardiac diseases.
2.To provide comfort with least stain.
3.To Prevent complications.
Special Bed: BLANKET BED

o Blanket bed is prepared for a patient


with renal diseases or rheumatism.

Purposes:
1. To promote elimination through the skin.
2. To Provide absorption of patients
perspiration.
3. To carry the weight of the bed clothes off
the painful joints.
4. To provide extra warmth to the body.
Special Bed: AMPUTATION BED

o Amputation bed is prepared for a patient


with amputation of the leg to take off the
weight of the bed clothes off site of the
operation.
Purposes:
1. To Keep the stump in good position.
2. To be able to watch the stump for
hemorrhage and apply tourniquet instantly if
necessary.
3. To allow the nurse to do repeated procedures
such as bladder irrigation, without exposing the
patient.
4. To allow the nurse to make frequent
observations. I.e. after amputation of the leg
without disturbing the patient.
Special Bed: FRACTURE BED

o Fracture Bed is prepared for patient with


fracture of the trunk and extremities. A
hard firm board is used to give support.

Purposes:
1. To give firm, even support to
the fracture limbs and back.
2. To maintain position.
3. To immobilize the fractured
so that the pain is less.
4. To make the patient
comfortable.

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