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Bed basics

positions, making beds etc

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When making a hospital bed what height should it be at? In line with hip of the shortest person making it
When making a hospital bed never... - shake the sheets - especially soiled sheets - took sheets in too tight (restricted movement = higher chance of pressure ulcers) - leave the patients bed high up after adjusting it to make it
Supine bed position laying flat
Fowlers bed position sitting up
Semi-fowlers bed position partially slitting up
Trendelenburg bed position head tilted below feet
SOLER acronym sat squarely, open posture, leaning slightly towards patient, eye contact, relaxed
Why does bed linen need to be changed regularly? humans produce and shred fungi and bacteria from skill cells, sweat and secrete bodily fluids
When rolling patient to make an occupied bed... - keep them covered to preserve dignity - check its safe to roll them (can be dangerous for them to support all their weight)
Benefits of repositioning and mobilisation Reduced risk of - Pressure ulcers - Falls - Deep vein thrombosis - Chest infections - Increased hospitalisation - Sick role
Created by: user-2004250
 

 



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