Bed making

• Bed making

  The technique of preparing different types of bed, making patients/clients comfortable in his/her suitable position for a particular condition
• Fanfold


  Grasping the upper edge of the linens with both hand and folding the sheet 6-8 inches outward
• Mitered corner


  A means of anchoring sheet on mattresses
• Toe pleat


  Loosening the top covers along the feet after the patient is place in bed to provide additional space for patients toes
• Magic Corner


  Special kind of a fold which serves as a guide that makes it easier to spread linens on the bed
• Bed Cradle


  A device design to keep the top cover/sheet off the feet, legs and even the abdomen of a client
• Hospital Bed


  The ideal hospital bed should be selected for its impact on patients comfort, safety, medical condition, and ability to change position
• Types of Bed

  • Unoccupied bed
  • Occupied bed
• Unoccupied Bed


  A hospital bed without a patient in it
• Occupied Bed


  A hospital bed where the patient is not able or not permitted to get out of the bed
• Closed Bed


  A bed prepared in a hospital room before a new client is admitted to the room, with the top sheet blankets and bedspread drawn up to the head of the mattress and under the pillow
• Open Bed


  A bed that has been assigned to a patient, with the top covers folded back so the patient can easily get back in to the bed
• Post-Operative Bed


  Also known as recovery or anesthetic bed, prepared for patients who have undergone surgery or other circumstances that would make it difficult for the client to be transferred easily into the bed
• Body Mechanics


  The efficient, coordinated and safe use of the body to produce motion and maintain balance during the activity as long as the line of gravity passes through the base of support
• Components of Body Mechanics

  • Base of Support
  • Center of Gravity
• Types of Linens and their Uses

  • Bed Spread/Blanket
  • Top Sheet
  • Cotton Draw Sheet
  • Bottom Sheet
  • Rubber Sheet
  • Pillow Case
• Types of Bed Positions

  • Flat Position
  • Fowlers Position
  • Semi-Fowlers Position
  • Trendelenburg's Position
  • Reverse Trendelenburg's Position
  • Lateral Position
  • Prone Position
  • Dorsal Recumbent Position
  • Knee Chest Position
  • Dorsal Lithotomy
  • Sitting Position
• Equipment Needed in Bed Making Procedure

  • Mattress
  • Bottom sheet (fitted if available)
  • Rubber sheet
  • Draw sheet
  • Top sheet
  • Hamper (placed outside the room)
  • Plastic bag/Lysol spray/Antibacterial solution
  • Tray with tray lining/basin/washcloth
• Body Mechanics


  The utilization of correct muscles to complete a task safely and efficiently, without undue strain on any muscle or joint
• Techniques of Body Mechanics

  • Lifting
  • Reaching
  • Pivoting
  • Avoid Stooping