Always change the sheets when using the nursing bed
Always change the sheets when using the nursing bed
In order to maintain a cleaner and smooth environment, the home care bed needs to change the bed sheet regularly to make the patient comfortable, and also to prevent the occurrence of pressure sores and other diseases. However, it is not so easy to look at the simple process for long-term bedridden patients, especially the nursing staff of patients who can not turn over. There are many matters needing attention.
(1) The movement is agile, light and steady. Do not turn and expose the patient too much, so as to avoid fatigue and cold.
(2) Pay attention to observe the patient’s condition, complexion, pulse, respiration and skin changes. For patients with drainage tube, it is necessary to prevent the tube from twisting, pressing or falling off.
(3) If necessary, use home care bed block to prevent patients from falling into bed when changing their positions.
(4) The principle of human body mechanics should be applied in order to save force and time and improve work efficiency.
This paper introduces a simple method of changing the bed sheet. It is to align one side of the clean sheet with one side of the dirty sheet, fix it with three pins, and then lift the patient gently, withdraw the dirty sheet on one side and clean the sheet