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CARE OF RUBBER GOODS Commonly used rubber goods Air cushions Mackintoshes Hot water bottles Ice caps Rubber tubes Catheters Rectal tubes Gloves Rubber beds
WHEN USING RUBBER GOODS Quality of Rubber goods deteriorate With age (prolonged use) Exposure to heat, light, moisture, and chemicals Should not be creased, folded or tied Never use any pins to fix them Should never be dried by artificial heat, stoves
CONT Should be free from greases or acid When storing no two surfaces come in contact with each other Disinfection and autoclaving can be done carefully
Cleaning of mackintoshes Spread on a table or on a flat surface Rub the upper surface with soap and water use cloth or towel Turn the other side and repeat the process above Wash both sides under running water
CONT. For disinfection use 1:40 Lysol Hang them on a horizontal bar in shade to dry When both surfaces are dried well - apply French chalk powder Store properly Flat or rolled and never folded No contact two surfaces each other Dark cool place
Care of rubber gloves Gloves are Usually disposable Gloves may be sterile or clean Dont use unnecessarily
CONTI. If reuse Wash with soap and cold water. out side first and then inverted and wash Rinse well with water out side and inside Hang them to dry When both sides are dried powder inside and out side Pack properly and send to autoclave
Care of rubber tubes Wash them under running water Allowing the water to run through eye Clean inside of tube with swabed stick Clean them with soap and warm water to remove dirt and grease
CONT. Boil the tubes for 5 min (in the boiling water) Dry them by hanging Autoclave if necessary Store in a container lengthwise - dont bend
Care of hot water bottle, ice cap and ice collar Empty the container immediately after use Wash and dry as other rubber goods Hang the bag up side down to drain the water Covers send laundry for washing
CARE OF ENAMEL WARE The commonly used items Bedpans Urinals Kidney trays Sputum mugs Feeding cups Trays
BEDPANS
URINALS
FEEDING CUPS
SPUTUM MUGS
The polishing of equipment may be affected by Heat, mercuric salt, acid, alkaline and by other chemicals If handled carelessly may be chopped by Dropping on the floor Scraping with sharp instrument
CARE OF BEDPANS Before empty the bedpan inspect the contents Empty the bedpan in to lavatory pan Rinse the bedpan with cold water under force Wash with soap and hot water- use brush and suitable detergent Disinfect bedpan 1:40 Lysol for 1hour Dry and keep on the bedpan rack
CARE OF URINALS Dont leave urine for long standing in the urinals Avoid deposits or stains in the urinals Cleaning and disinfection same way as bedpans
CARE OF SPUTUM MUG Non infectious sputum empty in to the lavatory pan Infectious sputum (ex : tuberculous client) disinfection before emptying to the lavatory pan with 1:40 LYSOL Clean and disinfect as same as bedpans Add small quantity of antiseptic lotion before giving to the client to avoid sticking
CARE OF STAINLESS STEELWARE
06). Care of rubber goods for nurses.pptx
Suitable for all purposes because can be cleaned easily Heat resistant and unbreakable Clean, disinfect and sterilize as necessary
CONT Sharp instrument- scissors, knives Sharp edge dulled by rough use, high temperature, moisture Therefore hot air sterilizing or chemical disinfection is suitable
CLEANING SCHEDULE
DAILY CLEANING Clients unit is swept and mopped twice or thrice a day Dust furniture with damp duster Use disinfectant if necessary Remove all unnecessary equipment Furniture should be kept in order Waste bins should be emptied 2 to 3 times a day
WEEKLY CLEANING Roof and walls should be cleaned All furniture should be scrubbed, washed and carbolised Ceiling cleaned with damp dusting Floor should be washed Anything broken , get repaired by proper channel
ANNUAL CLEANING Colour washing, painting, polishing Major repairs to be get done

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06). Care of rubber goods for nurses.pptx

  • 1. CARE OF RUBBER GOODS Commonly used rubber goods Air cushions Mackintoshes Hot water bottles Ice caps Rubber tubes Catheters Rectal tubes Gloves Rubber beds
  • 2. WHEN USING RUBBER GOODS Quality of Rubber goods deteriorate With age (prolonged use) Exposure to heat, light, moisture, and chemicals Should not be creased, folded or tied Never use any pins to fix them Should never be dried by artificial heat, stoves
  • 3. CONT Should be free from greases or acid When storing no two surfaces come in contact with each other Disinfection and autoclaving can be done carefully
  • 4. Cleaning of mackintoshes Spread on a table or on a flat surface Rub the upper surface with soap and water use cloth or towel Turn the other side and repeat the process above Wash both sides under running water
  • 5. CONT. For disinfection use 1:40 Lysol Hang them on a horizontal bar in shade to dry When both surfaces are dried well - apply French chalk powder Store properly Flat or rolled and never folded No contact two surfaces each other Dark cool place
  • 6. Care of rubber gloves Gloves are Usually disposable Gloves may be sterile or clean Dont use unnecessarily
  • 7. CONTI. If reuse Wash with soap and cold water. out side first and then inverted and wash Rinse well with water out side and inside Hang them to dry When both sides are dried powder inside and out side Pack properly and send to autoclave
  • 8. Care of rubber tubes Wash them under running water Allowing the water to run through eye Clean inside of tube with swabed stick Clean them with soap and warm water to remove dirt and grease
  • 9. CONT. Boil the tubes for 5 min (in the boiling water) Dry them by hanging Autoclave if necessary Store in a container lengthwise - dont bend
  • 10. Care of hot water bottle, ice cap and ice collar Empty the container immediately after use Wash and dry as other rubber goods Hang the bag up side down to drain the water Covers send laundry for washing
  • 11. CARE OF ENAMEL WARE The commonly used items Bedpans Urinals Kidney trays Sputum mugs Feeding cups Trays
  • 16. The polishing of equipment may be affected by Heat, mercuric salt, acid, alkaline and by other chemicals If handled carelessly may be chopped by Dropping on the floor Scraping with sharp instrument
  • 17. CARE OF BEDPANS Before empty the bedpan inspect the contents Empty the bedpan in to lavatory pan Rinse the bedpan with cold water under force Wash with soap and hot water- use brush and suitable detergent Disinfect bedpan 1:40 Lysol for 1hour Dry and keep on the bedpan rack
  • 18. CARE OF URINALS Dont leave urine for long standing in the urinals Avoid deposits or stains in the urinals Cleaning and disinfection same way as bedpans
  • 19. CARE OF SPUTUM MUG Non infectious sputum empty in to the lavatory pan Infectious sputum (ex : tuberculous client) disinfection before emptying to the lavatory pan with 1:40 LYSOL Clean and disinfect as same as bedpans Add small quantity of antiseptic lotion before giving to the client to avoid sticking
  • 20. CARE OF STAINLESS STEELWARE
  • 22. Suitable for all purposes because can be cleaned easily Heat resistant and unbreakable Clean, disinfect and sterilize as necessary
  • 23. CONT Sharp instrument- scissors, knives Sharp edge dulled by rough use, high temperature, moisture Therefore hot air sterilizing or chemical disinfection is suitable
  • 25. DAILY CLEANING Clients unit is swept and mopped twice or thrice a day Dust furniture with damp duster Use disinfectant if necessary Remove all unnecessary equipment Furniture should be kept in order Waste bins should be emptied 2 to 3 times a day
  • 26. WEEKLY CLEANING Roof and walls should be cleaned All furniture should be scrubbed, washed and carbolised Ceiling cleaned with damp dusting Floor should be washed Anything broken , get repaired by proper channel
  • 27. ANNUAL CLEANING Colour washing, painting, polishing Major repairs to be get done