A pillow rolled in a sheet, placed under the body and tied to the head or sides of the bed will prevent slipping down in bed.
It is usually better to shake up and rearrange the pillows after raising the patient as the moving disarranges them somewhat.
To Change the Pillows
Slip the right arm under the shoulders in such a way that the neck and head are supported in your bent elbow; with the left hand gently draw out one pillow at a time, from above. In replacing, stand the pillows on the side at the head of the bed, lift the shoulders, and grasping the pillow by the middle draw down under the patient's head.
Another way is to have the patient near one side of the bed and lifting in the same way draw the pillows one at a time away from you. In replacing put the fresh pillows on the far side and again lifting the head pull them toward you.
The pillow should support the neck and shoulders. A small down or hair pillow placed under the back of the neck from time to time, rests and supports.
To Change the Nightgown
The nightgown should be loose enough to change easily. If there is an opening in the front, this may be made larger or the gown may be split up the back.
These openings may be sewn up again without in any way damaging the gown.
Have the gown well drawn up around the shoulders and neck.