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TYPES OF BED MAKING

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TYPES OF BED MAKING

Ms. Ritu Verma


INTRODUCTION

 Nurses need to be able to prepare hospital beds in different ways


for specific purposes. In most instances, beds are made after the
client receives hygienic care and when beds are unoccupied. At
times, however, nurses need to make an occupied bed or prepare
a bed for a client who is having surgery (an anesthetic,
postoperative, or surgical bed). Regardless of what type of bed
equipment is available, whether the bed is occupied or
unoccupied, or the purpose for which the bed is being prepared,
certain practice guidelines pertain to all bed-making.
DEFINITION OF BED MAKING

 It is the techniques of preparing different types of bed in

making a patients clients comfortable or his/her position

suitable for a particular condition.


GUIDELINES FOR BED MAKING
 Wash hands thoroughly after handling a client’s bed
linen. Linens and equipment that have been soiled with
secretions and excretions harbor microorganisms that
can be transmitted to others directly or by the nurse’s
hands or uniform.
 Hold soiled linen away from uniform.
 Linen for one client is never (even momentarily) placed
on another client’s bed.
 Place soiled linen directly in a portable linen hamper or
tucked into a pillow case at the end of the bed before it
is gathered up for disposal.
Cont..

 Do not shake soiled linen in the air because shaking can


disseminate secretions and excretions and the microorganisms
they contain.

 When stripping and making a bed, conserve time and energy by


stripping and making up one side as much as possible before
working on the other side.

 To avoid unnecessary trips to the linen supply area, gather all


linen before starting to strip a bed.
PURPOSE OF BED MAKING

 To provide a clean and comfortable bed for the patient.


 To give a neat and tidy appearance to the unit.
 To keep it ready for any emergencies.
 To receive the patient comfortably.
 To provide active and passive exercise to the patient.
 To establish interpersonal relationship.
 To economize the time, material and energy.
 To teach relatives how to take care of the patient at home.
 To prevent bed sores
TYPES OF BEDS

 Open bed
 Closed bed
 Occupied bed
 Admission bed.
 Post operative bed.
 Cardiac bed.
 Amputation bed/divided bed.
 Fracture bed.
 Therapeutic bed (renal bed, rheumatism bed, blanket bed)
OPEN 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
Cont..
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.
Cont..
ADMISSION BED
 This is the bed prepared to receive a newly
admitted patient.
 PURPOSES:-

• To welcome the patient.


• To provide immediate care, safety and comfort.
• To protect the bed linen while giving bath on
admission
POSTOPERATIVE 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
Cont.
CARDIAC BED

A bed prepared for patients with


cardiac diseases.
 PURPOSES:-

• To prepare the bed for the cardiac


patients.
• To relieve dyspnea
AMPUTATION 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
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
NURSES RESPONSIBILITIES IN BED MAKING


PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT:-
• Check the doctor’s order for specific precautions
regarding the movement and positioning of the client.
• Assess the client’s ability for self care.
• Check the furniture and linen available in the client’s
unit.
• Assess the number of clean linen needed.
• Assess the articles needed for the comfort of the client.
E.g..:-blankets, backrests
PREPARATION OF ARTICLES

 Bottom sheet.

 Mackintosh.

 Draw sheet

 Top sheet.

 Blanket.

 Pillow cover (pillow case).


Cont..

 Additional articles :
 Laundry bag
 Dusters
 A bowl with antiseptic solution
(savlon 1:40)
 A kidney tray
PREPARARTION OF CLIENT AND UNIT
 Explain the procedure to the client to win the co-
operation and confidence of the client.
 Explain how the client can assist.
 Screen the client to provide privacy if needed.
 Move furniture away from the bed and move the
bed away from the wall.
 Lower the back rest if any.
 Place the laundry bag within the reach.
PROCEDURE OF BED MAKING
PROCEDURE
 Keep the articles near to the unit.
 Explain the procedure. Make the patient to sit in a chair
comfortably.
 Hand washing
 Remove the pillow and place it in a side.
 Remove the old linens, if there(blanket, top sheet, draw sheet,
mackintosh, bottom sheet.
 Dust the mattress and the cot and the furniture's.
 Spread the bottom sheet, mackintosh and draw sheet.
 Tuck the near side first from top to bottom. Make meter corner.
CONT.

 Go to opposite side.
 Tuck that side.
 Spread the top sheet ( and blanket if needed).
 Make a knee pleat. Tuck near side bottom and then the
opposite side. allow the sides to hang freely.
 Fanfold the top sheets to the bottom.
 Put the pillow cover on pillow. Place it with open end
away from the door side.
AFTER CARE OF CLENTS UNITS AND EQUIPMENTS
 Help the client to get in to the bed.
 Replace the comfort devises used.
 See that the whole unit is clean and tidy before you
leave the unit.
 Send the laundry bag with soiled linen to laundry. If
stains are present on the linen , remove them with
appropriate methods before sending them for laundry.
 Soak the duster in antiseptic solution to disinfect it.
Rinse it with clean water and put to dry.
 Hand washing.
 Record the procedure.

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