Lab 5 Bed Making PDF

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How to make a bed...

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Lab 5- Bed Making Making an Unoccupied Bed Things you will need - Clean pillow case - Waterproof pad - Fitted sheet - Top sheet - Blanket - Maybe slider sheet - Linen bag - Gloves - Antiseptic wipes Safety: - Make sure to check the environment around you for spills and to make sure the equipment is working properly. Special Procedures: If you’re using a flat sheet instead of a fitted sheet let 25cm or 10in ⁃ hang off the side ⁃ Hem of the sheet is seam down ⁃ Mitered Corner at top of bed for bottom flat sheet ⁃ Or bottom of the bed if it’s a top sheet ⁃ Waterproof pad on top of bottom sheet or fitted sheet (length wise) ⁃ Top sheet should be in line with the top of the bed ⁃ Blanket should be 20cm or 6-8 inches down from the top of the bed ⁃ At the bottom of the bed make a horizontal toe pleat with the blanket and top sheet. Fan fold the blanket 5-10cm or 2-4 inches. ⁃ Fan fold the linen to the foot of the bed. ⁃ Pick up the pillow with the inside out side of the pillowcase.

Making an Occupied Bed Safety: - Be aware of the position in which the patient may be turned while making the bed, so that the patient remains safe at all times. - If the patient is on aspiration precautions, make sure the head of the bed is no lower than a 30-degree angle. - If you are making the bed without assistance ensure that the side rails on the opposite side of the bed are raised, so that the patient doesn’t roll out of bed. - Identify the patient using 2 identifies (Full name and DOB) - Explain to the patient what you are going to do.

Special Procedures: - Encourage the patient to use the side rails to roll themselves over - Make sure no tension has been placed on any lines (catheters etc…) - Loosen the bottom linen from head to foot - Roll the linen towards the backside of the patient - When you have the patient roll the other way make sure you let them know that they will be rolling over a big hump.

Special Equipment - Footboard: A board placed at the end of the bed to prevent plantar flexion contractions. o Cover the footboard with a blanker to protect the feet. - Bed Cradle (Aka Anderson Frame): A metal frame attached to the mattress to hold the weight of the top covers off the feet, legs and even abdomen. - Alternating Air Mattress: May be used to reduce pressure on the patient’s skin. It alternately inflates and deflates, creating a cycling effect which minimizes pressure on bony prominences. - Trapeze Bars: A triangular shaped bar attached to an overhead bar which allows the person to pull with their upper body to change position...