Lesson 5: Making an Operation Bed

Definiton
It is a type of bed that is made ready to receive a patient returning from operating theatre.

Purpose
To clear mouth of any saliva for which purpose a tray is set.
 * To provide wormth.
 * To receive patient from theatre.
 * To combact shock.
 * To protect linen from vomit and saliva.

Requirements
Extra requirement to be added to those required for a simple unoccupied bed. Bed accessories to suit patients condition.
 * Mackintosh or any waterproff material and or dressing towel.
 * One or more blanket if necessary.
 * Drip stand.
 * A post aneasthetic tray by the bedside containing the following:
 * vomiit bowl.
 * dressing towel.
 * kidney dish contianing:
 * swab holding forceps
 * tongue holding forceps
 * spatula
 * agallipot with gauze swabs
 * an injection tray
 * mouth gag
 * a receiver for soiled swabs
 * a gallipot with cold water
 * a receiver to receive mouth wash
 * temperature, pulse and respiration tray
 * blood pressure apparatus
 * charts for recording

Steps/Procedures
Note: Remove hot waer bottle before patient is put in bed.
 * 1) Make up simple unocupied bed until drwa sheet is in position.
 * 2) Place water proof and dressing towel at top of bed.
 * 3) Leavve pillow on chair.
 * 4) Place hot water bottle on bed if necessary.
 * 5) Place blanket on bed, if necessary.
 * 6) Put top clothes on as for admission bed.
 * 7) Turn back the bottom end of the top clothes.
 * 8) Fold the top clothes at the openside and three part over the bed for easy admissoin of the patient.

Akos 12:13, 2 March 2007 (CET)