D.E. SOCIETY’S SMT. SUBHADRA K. JINDAL COLLEGE OF NURSING, PUNE.
DEMONSTRATION
ON
POST OPERATIVE BED
SUBJECT: NURSING MANAGEMENT
SUBMITTED TO SUBMITTED BY
MS POONAM JADHAV MS. SHEETAL THAKUR
FINAL YEAR MSC NURSING
DES SK JINDAL COLLEGE OF DES SK JINDAL COLLEGE
NURSING PUNE NURSING PUNE
SUBMITTED ON:
GENERAL OBJEVTIVE:
At the end of the procedure student will get brief knowledge about post operative bed they can use
while working in the clinicals.
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE:
At the end of the bed side lecture student will able to,
1. Define post operative bed.
2. Enlist types post operative bed.
3. Explain importance post operative bed.
4. Discuss the purposes post operative bed.
5. Discuss about the procedure of post operative bed.
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POST-OPERATIVE BED/ SURGICAL BED
Define post
operative bed. Definition:
It is a bed which has been prepared to receive and Chart
to meet the needs of the clients covering from
anesthesia, after either surgery or diagnostic
procedure.
Purposes:
Discuss the Demonstration
• To provide a bed where the client can be
purposes post method
transferred readily while recovering from
operative bed.
anesthesia.
• To provide comfort and warmth thus
maintaining body heat and lessening the
dangers of shock and pneumonia
• To protect the beddings from soiling.
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Discuss about Special considerations:
the special
• Make sure that all needed equipment are
consideration
assembled and ready for use before the
while making
client arrives.
post operative Demonstration
• See to it that the bed protectors are place
bed. method
according to client’s needs.
• Arrange the client’s unit in order to provide Chart
adequate work space.
Requisites:
• 2 large bed sheet
• 1 rubber sheet
• 1 draw sheet
• 1 bed spread (optional)
• 1 bath towel
• 4 hot water bags (optional)
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• Safety pins
• Tissue wipes
• Emesis basin
• IV stand
Demonstration
• Paper bag for wastes
method
• Drainage bottles (if necessary)
• BP apparatus and stethoscope
• Oxygen therapy equipment (if necessary)
• Suction apparatus (if necessary)
Procedures
Explain about
the post 1. Place the bottom sheet as in the closed bed.
operative bed. 2. Place the rubber and draw sheets according
to client’s needs.
Rationale: The site of the operation chart
determines the placement of the rubber
protector.
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3. Spread a bath towel at the head part and
secure it with safety pins.
Rationale: The bath towel provides
additional protection for the bottom sheet
and the mattress from soiling, since post-
operative clients have a tendency to vomit.
4. Spread the top sheet. If needed, spread a
Explain about Demonstration
blanket over the top sheet. Fold back
the post method
together their excess length at the foot part,
operative bed.
in line with the edge of the mattress. chart
Rationale: Adequate covers ensure body
warmth. Placing the blanket over the top
sheet will prevent skin irritation that may
be caused by woolen fibers.
1. Fold back12-18 inches from the head part.
2. On the side of the bed where the client will
be transferred, fold up the two outer
Explain about corners of the top linens so that they meet
the post in the middle.
operative bed. 3. Pick up the apex of the triangle and fanfold
the top linens lengthwise to the other side
of the bed. Demonstration
Rationale: Fan folding the bedspread method
removes hindrance to client's movements,
chart
and prevents it from being soiled
4. If necessary, insert hot water bags between
the folds of the top sheet and the blanket.
This should be removed before the client is
transferred to the bed.
Rationale: Hot water bags place between
the blankets help provide warmth prevent
hypothermia in the patient.
5. Place the pillow leaning against the bed-bar
at the head part of the bed.
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BIBLIOGRAPHY
➢ Linda Roussel with Russell C. Swans burg,
‘’Management and leadership for nursing
administrators’’,5 th edition Jones and
Bartlett publications, page no.190-195
➢ Jogindra Vati, ‘’Principles and practice of
nursing management and administration’’, 2
nd edition, publications, page no. 300- 309
➢ Dr. Latha Venkatesan, ‘’A Textbook of
administration, ward management and
education’’, Vit Med publication, page
no.88-91
