Bed making is an important procedure for nursing profession,we prepare bed for patient safety and comfort.
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Methods of Bed Making - A Simple Nursing procedure
Types of Bed:
Bed is of two types
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1. Simple Beds.
2. Special Beds.
Simple Beds:
1. Closed Bed.
2. Open Bed.
3. Occupied Bed.
Special Beds:
1. Operation Bed.
2. Cardiac Bed.
3. Blanket Bed.
4. Amputation Bed.
5. Fracture Bed.
Here we are going to explain how to make a simple closed bed
Purpose of bed making
1. to provide the patient with a comfortable and safe bed to take rest and sleep.
2. To give the unit or ward a neat appearance.
3. To give medical and nursing treatment to the patient.
4. To prevent bed sores.
5. To promote cleanliness.
6. To provide active and passive movements to the patient.
7. To create an effective nurse-patient relationship.
Equipment's:
1. two large sheets.
2. Draw sheet.
3. Blankets.
4. Pillow cases.
5. Rubber Mackintosh.
6. Linen Hamper.
7. Bedside Table.
8. Disposable Gloves.
Procedure:
1. wash hands and wear disposable gloves.
2. Assemble and arrange equipment on bed side table.
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3. Fold and keep reversible linens such as blanket or bedspread on bedside table.
4. Bundle all soiled linen in bottom sheet and directly place into the laundry bag and clean the bed with savlon solution
5. Place the bottom sheet with its center fold in the center of bed and towards the top to have
sufficient sheet to tuck under the head of the mattress.
6. Unfold the bottom sheet, spread it over the mattress and tuck in severly with mitered corner.
7. Spread the mackintosh at the center of the bed and tuck it along the side.
8. Place the draw sheets over the mackintosh and tuck it along the side.
9. Move the opposite side and tuck the sheets.
10. Place the blanket over the top sheet about 6 inches below the top of the sheet.
11. If the bed spread is used place it over the blanket.
12. Tuck the top sheet, blanket and bed
spread under the foot of the bed on the side close to you and miter the corners.
13. Fold the upper 6 inches of the top sheet down over the spread and make a cuff.
14. Move to other side and follow the same procedure for screening top sheets.
15. Put the pillow case and place the pillow at the head end.
16. Fanfold or pie fold top linens.
17. Rearrange furniture and place personal items within easy reach.