Assisting A Bedridden Patient

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ASSISTING A BED RIDDEN

PATIENT

BY- BANDITA PATRA


ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
PATIENT
 Conscious

 Unconscious
TAKE CARE
 Comb hair
 Apply lotion

 Apply powder

 Change dress

 Emollient to lips
COMFORT
 Patient comfort
 Bedmaking

 toilet
PATIENT COMFORT
 Always support patients (limb and back).

 Arms and leg position comfortably.


 Communicate with patient always.

 Guide to lift do things.

 Provide pillows.
BEDRIDDEN PATIENT AT A GLANCE
 Bedridden care giving involves several aspects
of life that you might take for granted, such as
hygiene. Here are some things you should look
out for.
 1. Ensure good hygiene.

 2. Promote good nutrition.


PREVENTING BEDSORES

 Bedridden patient care at home


involves caring for injuries to
skin and underlying tissues
resulting from sitting or lying in
one position for too long.
 These injuries, called bedsores
or pressure sores, involve
making sure the patient is
positioned differently every few
hours.
 In the worst case scenario,
these sores can become
infected and result in
complications and a shortened
life.
Changing Diapers

Changing diapers is a common responsibility when caring for bedridden


elderly at home.
Here, we will provide step-by-step instructions:
•If the patient is wearing pants, remove them completely rather than
rolling them to their ankles.
•Roll the patient onto their side and peek inside the diaper for urine and
bowel movements.
•Undo the diaper’s sides, open it, and fold it down to contain the soiled
area.
•Use wipes to clean the area and apply ointment if needed. You will
need to lift their legs to reach all of the areas.
•Roll the patient on the opposite side and remove the diaper.
•Lay an open, clean diaper behind the patient to allow them to easily
roll into it.
•Roll the patient into the diaper.
•Pull up the front of the diaper through their legs and attach the front
and sides.
•Dispose of the diaper and wipes in a plastic grocery bag, seal and
dispose of properly.

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