Bed Making
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Transcript of Bed Making
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Halabja Technical InstituteNursing DepartmentFirst StageFundamental of NursingSnur J. AhmadThird Lab. : Bed Making
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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.
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Purpose1. 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.
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Bed SoresBed 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
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Most Common Areas
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Stages
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PreventionReduce Pressure and Shearing effectsReduce MoistureGeneral Skin CareNutritionEducation
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TreatmentReducing pressureCleaning and dressing woundsPain managementAntibioticsA healthy dietSurgery
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Patient Positions
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Any Question ?
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Thank You
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Quiz Enumerate 4 Responsibilities of Nursing ?