BASIC NURSING PROCEDURES, SPECIAL BED FOR OPRATION :

 I’ll explain it in a clear and simple way. Basic Nursing Procedures These are the essential care activities that nurses perform regularly...

 I’ll explain it in a clear and simple way.

Basic Nursing Procedures

These are the essential care activities that nurses perform regularly to maintain a patient’s health and comfort. Some common ones include:

1. Maintaining Hygiene – bed bath, mouth care, perineal care.

2. Vital Signs Monitoring – checking temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.

3. Positioning and Mobility – turning patients to prevent bedsores, helping with walking.

4. Feeding and Nutrition Support – assisting with meals, tube feeding if needed.

5. Elimination Care – catheter care, bedpan assistance, bowel management.

6. Wound Dressing – cleaning and dressing surgical or accidental wounds.

7. Medication Administration – oral, intramuscular, intravenous, or topical.

8. Observation and Reporting – monitoring changes in patient’s condition and reporting to doctors.

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Special Beds for Operation (Operating Tables)

In surgery, special beds are used instead of normal hospital beds. These are usually called Operating Tables or Operating Room (OR) Tables.

Types and Features of Special Beds for Operation:

1. General Operating Table – adjustable for different types of surgeries.

2. Orthopedic Table – designed for bone and joint operations, with traction attachments.

3. Neurosurgery Table – has headrests and fine adjustments for brain/spine surgery.

4. Gynecology/Obstetric Table – used for deliveries and gynecological procedures.

5. Features of OR Tables:

   • Adjustable height and tilt (Trendelenburg & Reverse Trendelenburg).

   • Sections for head, back, and legs that move separately.

   • Radiolucent surface (so X-rays can be taken during surgery).

   • Wheels with locking system for safety.

   • Padding for patient comfort during long surgeries.