Is a specialized kind of bed that is made in an upright position to afford a patient the greatest amount of comfort and relieve during breathing.
Aims
· Prevent pressure on the heart and abdominal organs
· Relieve dyspneoa
Requirements
a. A trolley with the following items:
· Two large cotton sheet (Bed linen)
· One water proof draw mackintosh or bed mat if necessary
· One draw sheet
· Pillow slips
· One top sheet
· Counterpane if necessary
b. Two chairs or heart table
c. Mattress
d. One or two pillows
e. Back rest
f. Extra pillows
g. Foot rest or sand bags
h. Air ring
i. Sputum mug
j. Bell
k. Heart table
l. Writing material (e.g. Pen and paper)
Steps
1. Perform hand hygiene
2. Collect, arrange items on trolley and send to bedside
3. Arrange items in order of use on a chair or heart table
4. Place bottom sheet evenly on the bed
5. Pull sheet tight so that there are no creases
6. Tuck the sheet evenly under the mattress at the top and bottom using enveloped or mitered corners
7. Place bed mat or draw mackintosh at the mid portion of the bed
8. Cover mackintosh with draw sheet and tuck in at the sides
9. Place covered air rings in between the mackintosh and draw sheet
10. Slip the pillow cases on the pillows with an assistant
11. Place/elevate back rest at top end of bed
12. Arrange pillows in an arm chair-like fashion
13. Place top sheet on bed with the wrong side upper most and folds sheets over at the bottom
14. Place foot rest/sand bags in position
15. Tuck in the sides of top clothing loosely
16. Place heart table with covered pillows in position
17. Place sputum mug and bell within reach of patient
18. Place writing materials within reach of patient
19. Clear items (chairs and trolley)
20. Perform hand hygiene
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