BED MAKING PROCEDURE OF DIFFERENT BEDS.pptx

BED MAKING PROCEDURE OF
DIFFERENT BEDS
Fundamentals of Nursing-1
4-YEAR BS NURSING

OBJECTIVES
At the completion of this unit learners will be able to:
Define BED MAKING
Identify the purpose of BED MAKING
Know the general instructions/guidelines for bed making in
hospital
Demonstrate the procedure of bed making
 Make different types of beds
12/7/2022 Prepared by Mr. Jerry Zahid
(Nursing Instructor)
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What is BED MAKING?
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Definition of bed making
Bed making is a ART / technique in which
different types of beds are preparing to
make a client or patient comfortable
according to the situations and procedures.
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Purposes of bed making
1. To provide a safe and comfortable bed to the clients or patients.
2. To organize a specific ward.
3. To be prepared for any critical or emergency condition.
4. To prevent bedsores.
5. To promote neat appearance and cleanliness.
6. To teach the relatives to take care of the sick at home.
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General Instructions/Guidelines For Bed Making
In Hospital
1. Wash hands properly before and after the procedure.
2. Collect and arrange all the articles before starting the bed making
procedure.
3. Do not expose the client unnecessarily.
4. Do not keep clean linen with soiled linen.
5. Always ensure that the client should not lie down on the
Macintosh without lining.
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General Instructions/Guidelines For Bed Making
In Hospital
6. Shake the linen gently.
7. Maintain a distance so that the linen should not touch your body or
uniform.
8. Always maintain good body mechanics so as prevent extra workload.
9. Make the bed comfortable, smooth and unwrinkled.
10. To prevent the cross-infection maintain reasonable
distance with the patient.
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Preparation of the articles for bed making
procedure
1. Bed / Cot
2. Mattress and pillow
3. Chair or stool or bench
4. Bedside table
5. Bed Sheet/ Counterpane/ Bottom
Sheet
6. Blanket
7. Mackintosh
8. Top sheet
9. Draw sheet
10. Pillowcase
11. Bedside Trolley/ locker
12. Laundry bag/Hamper
13. Dusters/Sponge Cloth
14. Air Mattress
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Steps of bed making procedure
1. Wash hands & gather all the required things/articles.
2. Remove the pillow and place it on the chair.
3. Remove the top linen.
4. Fold the draw sheet. Bring the opposite end to the middle of the
bed and fold them into three. Place it over the chair.
5. Roll the mackintosh and place it on the chair.
6. Remove the bottom sheet and soiled mattress cover.
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Instructor)
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7. Dust the mattress with a dry duster.
8. Place the bottom sheet on the mattress and tuck it securely at the
top on the near side.
9. Make a mitered corner and tuck at the foot end. Tuck the sheet
along the sides.
10. Place the mackintosh nearly 37 cm from the head and tuck it
along the sides.
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11. Place the top sheet.
12. Place the blanket over the top sheet 15 to 20 cm below from the
top of the mattress.
13. Put the pillowcase on the pillow and place the pillow at the head
end.
14. KEEP ALL THE SHEETS WRINKLED FREE.
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Types of bed making
1. Closed bed
2. Open bed
3. Admission bed
4. Occupied bed
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1. Operation bed / post-anaesthetic bed
or recovery bed
2. Cardiac bed
3. Fracture bed
4. Amputation bed or stump bed or divided bed
5. Blanket bed
6. Burn bed

1. Closed Bed
The closed bed is an empty bed, type of simple bed which is covered
with the top linen so that all linen beneath the linen is fully protected
from dust and dirt while waiting for the patient admission. The closed
bed is uncovered when the client is admitted.
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2. Open Bed
The open bed is a simple bed which is used to describe the
hospital bed when it is about to be occupied by a client. It is made
either for a new client or an ambulatory client.
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3. Admission Bed
The admission bed is a simple bed which is made as an open bed.
The client gets into the bed after a bath and changing into a
hospital dress if it is a custom in the hospital.
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4. Occupied Bed (Simple)
This is to make a bed with the client in. This is made for a client
who cannot get out of bed. The preparation and the aftercare of
the client will be the same as in an open bed.
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1. Post Operation Bed Or Post-Anaesthetic Bed Or Recovery
Bed: It is prepared for a client who is recovering from the effects
of anaesthesia following a surgical operation.
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2. Cardiac Bed
A cardiac bed is used to help the
client to assume a sitting position that
can afford him the greatest amount of
comfort with the least strain. The
main purpose of the cardiac bed is to
relieve dyspnoea caused by cardiac
disease.
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3. Fracture Bed
It uses for a client with a fracture of the trunk or extremities to
provide firm support by the use of a firm mattress that rests on a
fracture board or bed board.
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4. Amputation Bed Or Stump Bed Or Divided Bed
An amputation bed is used after the amputation of the leg to take
the weight of the bedclothes off the site of the operation.
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5. Blanket Bed: The blanket bed is made for a client who is
suffering from renal disease to promote elimination through the
skin.
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6. Burn Bed: A burn recovery
bed or burn bed is a special type
of bed designed for hospital patients
who have suffered severe skin
burns across large portions of their
body.
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REFERENCES
1. Delaune, S. C., & Ladner, P. K. (2002). Fundamentals of Nursing: Standards and
Practice. (2nd ed.) Canada: Delmar.
2. 4. Erb, G. K., B. (2000). Fundamentals of Nursing: Concepts, Process and Practice
(5th ed.) Addison: Wesley. 5. Potter, P. A & Perry, A. G. (2003). Basic Nursing:
Essentials for Practice (5th ed.) St. Louis: Mosby.
3. FUNDAMENTALOFNURSING PROCEDUREMANUAL NursingDepartment,
KhwopaPoly-TechnicInstitute ＆ JapanInternationalCooperationAgency(JICA)
Bedmaking Pg 7-16
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5. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burn_recovery_bed
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