Bed making (nursing procedure)

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BED MAKING (NURSING PROCEDURE)

Introduction:

The art of bed making stands as a fundamental practice in nursing care. It entails a systematic approach to preparing a bed tailored to the specific needs of the patient. This crucial process contributes significantly to the patient's speedy recovery from illness.

Understanding Bed Making: Bed making is a meticulous procedure aimed at maintaining the bed's cleanliness, comfort, and overall tidiness. It involves preparing the bed for various activities such as admission, transfer, examination, and treatment, all while prioritizing the patient's comfort. The process encompasses several essential steps.

Essential Equipment:

Various articles are indispensable in the patient unit when engaging in bed making. These include the bed or cot, mattress, bedspread or top sheet, draw makintash, draw sheet, pillow with a pillow cover, among others.

Purposes of Bed Making:

  1. Promoting comfort and safety for the patient.
  2. Enhancing the overall appearance of the unit or ward.
  3. Time, material, and effort efficiency.
  4. Prevention of pressure sores.
  5. Upholding cleanliness standards.
  6. Monitoring the patient effectively.
  7. Preventing unwanted infections.

Principles of Bed Making:

Ensuring a safe and comfortable bed to facilitate restful sleep and prevent complications like pressure sores.

Recognizing the presence of microorganisms on various bed-related articles, emphasizing the importance of cleanliness.
  1. Maintaining good body mechanics to sustain proper body alignment and prevent fatigue.
  2. Adopting a systematic approach to bed making to save time, energy, and materials.

Types of Beds:

  1. Open bed
  2. Closed bed
  3. Admission bed
  4. Occupied bed
  5. Post-operative bed
  6. Cardiac bed
  7. Fracture bed
  8. Unoccupied bed

In conclusion, the meticulous process of bed making in nursing care ensures not only the physical well-being of the patient but also contributes to the efficiency and cleanliness of the healthcare environment.

note :
bed making procedure was variated according to the type of bed and patient disease condition .


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