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Bed Making, Ulcers
what does a properly made bed supply? | comfort, protection |
what are the accordion type pleats? | fan-folding |
what are mitered corners used for? | to hold linen firmly in place |
Body Mechanics | observed to prevent injury and conserve energy |
what are the 3 types of beds? | closed, open, occupied |
after bed making to ensure patient saftey... | side rails, lower bed, call button, aera clean neat |
supine | lie on back |
prone | lie on stomach |
sims | on side, knee bent |
fowlers | on back with HOB elevated |
trendelenberg | lying supine with head lower then feet |
common sites for ulcers | coccyx, hip, knee, ankles, heel, elbow |
Stage 1 ulcer | red or blue grey discoloration on intact skin, treatable |
stage 2 ulcer | abrasions and or open sores develop as a result of tissue damage to top layers of skin |
stage 3 ulcer | deep open crater forms when all layers of skin are gone |
stage 4 ulcer | damage extends into muscle, tendon, bone tissue |
prevention of ulcers | good skin care,good nutrition, cleaning of urine and feces, frequent turning (every 2 hrs), wrinkle free linens |
treatment of ulcers | keep aera clean and free of pressure, debridement of necrotic tissue, antibiotics,surgery |
decubitus ulcers | aera of skin that breaks down, caused by prolonged pressure on an aera that interferes with circulation |