Murugavel.RMSc Nursing,

Associate Professor,Almas college of Nursing, Kottakkal.

CARE OF PATIENT WITH BEDRIDDENT

Patient:Conscious

Unconscious

Hygiene.

Comfort.

Bed sore / Back care.

Diet and food.

Exercise.

To be discussed:

Brushing.

Bathing.

Hair wash.

Nail care.

Hygiene:

With brush

Without Brush

Brushing:

*Artery forceps

Bathing:

• Assisted bath.

• Sponge bath.

Hair wash• Wash at bedside.

• Wash at bathroom.

Take care Comb hair.

Apply lotion.

Apply powder.

Change dress.

Emollient to lips.

Comfort:Patient comfort.

Bed making.

Toilet.

Always support patient (Limbs & Back).

Arms & legs position comfortably.

Communicate with patient always.

Guide to lift do things.

Provide pillows.

Patient Comfort

Bed making

Most important one

Toilet

Urinal.

Bed pan.

Catheters.

*Bed pan

*Urinal

CathetersFoley’s catheter.

Condom catheter.

Silicon catheter.

Self intermittent catheter

*Foley’s catheter

*Types of foley’s

*Condom catheter

*Silicon catheter

*Self intermittent catheter

*Stool pass

Bed pan

Commode

Western toilet

Indian toilet

*Bed pan

*Commode

*Western toilet

*Indian toilet

Back careTaking care of back by

Massage

Changing position Sponge bath

Water bed / Alpha bed

Applying emollient

MassageEffleurage

Friction rub

Tapping

Cupping

Kneading

Pressure stroke

Back massage(look for pressure points)

Poorly care

Bed sore

Bed sore dressing

*Using betadine.

*Stroke from inner to outer.

*Keep the wound clean.

*Do dressing daily.

Diet & FeedingFeeding by

*NG tube

*Gastro tube feeding

*IV infusion

*Through mouth

NG tube

Gastrostomy tube feeding

IV infusion

Through mouth

Type of diet?

Type of Exercise ?

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