Care of enamel ware

this topic is on care of enamel ware used in the hospital

1. Care of enamel ware & mattress

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

3. Enamel Bed pan & Urinal

4. Enamel Kidney tray

5. Enamel Sputum cup

6. Rusted Kidney tray & bowl

7. 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

8. General principles of care: It is preferable not to use enamel items for surgical procedures Wash 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.

9. 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.

10. 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 

11. 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.

12. 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  

13. 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 

14. 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.

15. 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.

16. 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  

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

18. 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.