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11. Fold the spreadsheet down from head halfway, then fold sideways in half, place it on
the chair. Do the same thing with the blanket
12. Roll the soiled draw sheet and rubber close to the patient’s back
13. Roll the dirty bottom sheet close to the patient.
14. Put on a clean bottom sheet or use the top sheet. Centerfold at the center of the bed,
rolling the top half close to the patient, tucking the top and bottom ends in tightly, and
mitering the corner.
15. Put a clean rubber sheet over the rolled bottom sheet and straighten it.
16. Place clean draw sheet with the centerfold at the center of the bed, rolling exactly half
close to the patient's back. Make cuff over the upper edge of the rubber sheet, Tuck in
draw sheet rubber sheet and bottom sheet tightly and smoothly all alongside the bed.
17. Turn the patient towards you, on to the clean sheet and comfortable on the edge of the
bed, Hold bed linen so it does not touch the floor, and make sure the patient is covered.
18. Go to the opposite side of the bed, taking basin and wash clothes with you, and given
back care.
19. Remove the dirty sheet gently and place the dirty pillowcase in a humper but not on the
floor.
20. Remove the dirty bottom sheet & unroll the clean one. Tuck in at ends tightly & miter
corners.
21. Unroll the rubber sheet and clean the draw sheet. Pull both together tight and smooth
and tuck in at side with the bottom sheet.
22. Turn the patient and make the position comfortable.
23. Change the pillow slip and replace it by lifting the patient's head.
24. If the top sheet is to be changed, place a clean sheet over the top sheet and ask the
patient to hold it. Go to the foot of the bed and pull the dirty top sheet out.
25. Pleat the top sheet at the bottom to give space for his feet.
26. When the room is cool, leave blankets. Replace spreadsheet.
27. Straighten top sheet, replace or strengthen blankets. Replace spreadsheet. Miter corners.
Tuck in along sides for low bed. Leave sides hanging on high-beds. Fold spread under
the top of blankets, and the top sheet down over the blanket at the head of the bed.
28. Loosen top beading over the patient's toes. Be sure the patient is comfortable. Wash
bedside table. Remove dirty linen, leaving room or ward unit in order.
29. Wash hands after changing soiled beds.

6.4 Anesthetic bed
An anesthetic bed is prepared for a patient recovering from anesthesia.
Purpose
To facilitate the easy transfer of the patient from stretcher to bed.

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