Enema installation ,, the equipment ,, the type of enema ,, Cleansing Enema ,, advice to use.

Enema installation and the equipment that need 

Administration of Enema procedure

Introduction:

Enema is the administration of substances in liquid form into the rectum, either to evacuate bowel or administer medication.

Indications:

To remove fecal matter.

Relieve constipation & gaseous distention.

Establish normal bowel function.

Relieve straining on defecation.

Emptying bowel before diagnostic tests, surgery & childbirth.

Administration of some medication

Types of Enema:

Cleansing Enema: Cleansing enemas promote the complete evacuation of feces from the colon. They act by stimulating peristalsis through the infusion of a large volume of solution or through local irritation of colon mucosa.

Medicated enemas: giving medication like neomycin, an antibiotic used to reduce bacteria in colon before bowel surgery.

Retention Enema : It uses a solution held within the large intestine for a specified period, usually at least 30 minutes (oil retention enema)

Equipment needed:

Enema set (enema bag, rectal tube 

Appropriate size rectal tube

Enema Solution

Apron

Disposable gloves.

Mackintosh with sheet (water proof sheet) .

Toilet tissues.

Bedpan (if the patient is not able to go to the toilet)

I/V Stand

KY jell

 

Procedure Steps with Rational