Care of enamel ware &

mattress

The articles commonly used are 1.Bed pans, 2.Urinals, 3.Kidney trays, 4.Sputum cups, etc.

Enamel Bed pan & Urinal

Enamel Kidney tray

Enamel Sputum cup

Rusted Kidney tray & bowl

General principles of care:Should avoid mishandling and banging of enamel as they can chip off and become unsafe for use.

Don’t boil them for longer periods and cool rapidly as enamel cant withstand heat

General principles of care:It is preferable not to use enamel items for surgical proceduresWash enamel ware immediately after the use, especially when antiseptic reagents are used in them. Enamelware can get stained or damaged by strong alkalies, acids and dyes.

Care of the bed pans: 1)  Before emptying the bed pans, inspect the contents. If there are cotton sponges or sanitary pads should be removed by using a forceps. 2)  Empty the bed pan to a lavatory pan 3)  Rinse the bed pan with cold water under force - use vim or other cleansing powder to remove the stains and rinse the pan well under the cold running water.

Care of the bed pans: 4)  Wash with soap and warm water using a brush 5)  To disinfectant the bed pans, soak them in Lysol 1:40  for 1 hour.6)  Bed pans may be placed in direct sun light for few hours to deodorize and to disinfect. 7)  Keep them dry for the next use on the bed pan rack 

Care of the urinals:  The urinal should not be left standing for a long time with urine. It should be cleansed and disinfected by using Lysol solution 1:40 . cleaned and disinfected same like bed pans.

Care of the kidney trays: 1)  Before emptying the kidney tray, inspect the contents. If there are cotton sponges or sanitary pads should be removed by using a forceps. 2)  Empty the kidney tray to a lavatory pan 3)  Rinse the kidney tray with cold water under force 

Care of the kidney trays: 4)  Wash with soap and warm water using a brush 5)  To disinfectant the kidney tray, soak them in Lysol 1:40 6)  Kidney tray may be placed in direct sun light for few hours 7)  Keep them dry for the next use on the kidney tray track 

Care of the sputum cups:  Non infectious sputum may be emptied Lavatory pan. 

Infectious sputum should be rendered by boiling or disinfection by chemicals or disposed by burning.

Care of the sputum cups: Then wash it under running water and disinfect as of bed pans.

Before using the sputum cup pour some antiseptic solution and give it to the patient. It prevents adherence to the sides of the sputum cup as well as prevents bacterial growth.

Care of mattress and pillows: To protect from wetting and staining mattress should be protected by large rubber sheets.Mattress cover should be used.Change the mattress cover as per requirement.Mattress should be brushed at regular and frequent intervals to prevent collection of dust 

Cotton mattress should be dried under the sunTo prevent staining of mattress from  rusting the mattress protectors or canvass should be used between the mattress  and the bed. When the patient discharged, mattress should be thoroughly brushed and examine for strains and tears. It should be turned daily.

Disinfected by exposing them to sun light. Pillows should be protected from wet with blood and bodily discharges. They should be protected with mackintoshes when they are used for the patients with bleeding, vomiting etc. pillow covers should be used.They should be changed twice a week or as required.