Types Of Bed Making -

1. Closed bed

2. Open bed

3. Admission bed

4. Occupied bed

5. Operation bed or post-anaesthetic bed or recovery bed

6. Cardiac bed

7. Fracture bed

8. Amputation bed or stump bed or divided bed

9. Blanket bed

Closed Bed -

The closed bed is an empty bed, which is covered with the top linen so that all linen beneath the linen is
fully protected from dust and dirt while waiting for the patient admission.

The closed bed is uncovered when the client is admitted.

Open Bed -

The term open bed is used to describe the hospital bed when it is about to be occupied by a client. It is
made either for a new client or an ambulatory client.
Admission Bed -

The admission bed is made as an open bed. The client gets into the bed after a bath and changing into a
hospital dress if it is a custom in the hospital.

Occupied Bed -

This is to make a bed with the client in. This is made for a client who cannot get out of bed. The
preparation and the aftercare of the client will be the same as in an open bed.

Operation Bed Or Post-Anaesthetic Bed Or Recovery Bed -

It is prepared for a client who is recovering from the effects of anaesthesia following a surgical
operation.

Cardiac Bed -

A cardiac bed is used to help the client to assume a sitting position that can afford him the greatest
amount of comfort with the least strain. The main purpose of the cardiac bed is to relieve dyspnoea
caused by cardiac disease.

Necessary requirements of cardiac bed:

Items for an open bed.

Extra pillows.

Backrests and cardiac tables.

Air cushion, knee pillow, and footrest.

Fracture Bed -

It uses for a client with a fracture of the trunk or extremities to provide firm support by the use of a firm
mattress that rests on a fracture board or bed board.

Amputation Bed Or Stump Bed Or Divided Bed -

An amputation bed is used after the amputation of the leg to take the weight of the bedclothes off the
site of the operation.

Purpose of amputation bed or stump bed or divided bed:

After the amputation of the leg, an amputation bed is used to remove the weight of the bedclothes from
the operation site.

To maintain the stump's position.

To be able to check the stump for bleeding and apply a tourniquet as soon as possible if necessary.

Blanket Bed -

The blanket bed is made for a client who is suffering from renal disease to promote elimination through
the skin.

Purpose of blanket bed:

To lift the weight of the bedclothes away from the painful joints.

To maintain the client's warmth.

To encourage elimination via the skin.