CARE OF ENAMEL WARE
The articles commonly used are
bedpans, urinals, kidneys trays and sputum cups, feeding cups and trays.
General Principles of Care
1. One should avoid mishandling and
banging of enamel as they can chip off and become unsafe for use.
2.
Do
not boil for longer periods and cool them rapidly as enamel cannot withstand
heat.
3.
It
is preferable not to use enamel items for surgical procedures
4. Wash enamelware immediately after
use, especially when anti — septic regents are used in them. Enamelware can get
stained or damaged with strong acids, alkalis and dyes.
Care
of Bedpans
1.
Before
emptying the bedpan, inspect the contents. If there is cotton, remove it using
a forceps
2.
Empty
the bedpan into a lavatory pan; take care to avoid soiling the sides of the pan
3.
Rinse
the bedpan with cold water under force
4. Wash with soap and warm water using
a brush to remove the stains. Rinse it well.
5.
To
disinfect the bedpans, soak them in Lysol for I hour or sterilize using bedpan
sterilizers
6.
Bedpans
may be placed in direct sunlight for a few hours to deodorize and disinfect
7.
Keep
them dry for the next use on the bedpan rack.
Care of Urinals.
Urinals
should not be left standing for a long time with urine because of deposit
formation on the inside, which is almost impossible to remove. Cleaning and
disinfection must be done as
for bedpans.
Care of Sputum Cups
Cleaning
and disinfection must be done as for the bedpans. Before the sputum cups are
given to the patients, add a small quantity of antiseptic lotion, the main
purpose of which is to prevent sputum from sticking to the sides.
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