Halabja Technical InstituteNursing DepartmentFirst StageFundamental of NursingSnur J. Ahmad

Third Lab. : Bed Making

Introduction

Bed Making: The technique of preparing different types of patient's comfortable bed in his/ her suitable position for a particular condition.

Types of bed making procedures: Unoccupied bed: used when the patient

is able to get out of bed.

2-Occupied bed: used when the patient

is not allowed out of bed.

Purpose

1. To provide clean and comfortable bed for the patient.

2. To reduce the risk of infection by maintaining a clean environment.

3. To prevent bed sores by ensuring there are no wrinkles to cause pressure points.

Bed Sores

Bed sores (also known as decubitus ulcers or Pressure ulcers) : It is an ulceration in the skin that is caused by prolonged pressure on a bony or weight bearing part of the body.

Four main factors:

* Pressure

* Shearing forces

* Friction

* Moisture

Most Common Areas

Stages

Prevention

• Reduce Pressure and Shearing effects

• Reduce Moisture

• General Skin Care

• Nutrition

• Education

Treatment

• Reducing pressure

• Cleaning and dressing wounds

• Pain management

• Antibiotics

• A healthy diet

• Surgery

Patient Positions

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Quiz

Enumerate 4 Responsibilities of Nursing ?