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Soapsuds enema is a frequently used synonym for a large volume enema (although soap is not necessary for effectivity). [ 5 ] For relieving occasional constipation, a large volume enema may be used in a home setting, although for recurring or severe cases of constipation medical care may be required.
A Harris flush is a type of enema aimed to evacuate painful flatus from a patient who has undergone abdominal surgery. It differs from a standard enema in that it is intended to alleviate flatus, while the purpose of standard enemas is to principally remove stool. [1] A Harris Flush kit is required.
Most people who use rectal douching do so with plain water. [5] The use of a hose connected to a tap, either in a shower or sink, has been reported as the most popular way to administer a douche. [5] Another popular way is with a handheld bulb and syringe designed for rectal douching. [5]
A large volume enema [12] to inject liquid into the colon either to cleanse feces from as much of the colon as possible [13] or to deliver a drug solution. A specialized catheter designed for rectal administration of medications and liquids, that can be placed safely and remain comfortably in the rectum for repeated use.
Enema equipment: to inject fluid into the lower bowel for several purposes, most frequently for relieving constipation: Endoscope: to look inside the gastrointestinal tract, used mainly in surgery or by surgical consultants External cardioverter / Defibrillator: to correct arrhythmias of the heart [2] Gas cylinder
Sodium citrate/sodium lauryl sulfoacetate/glycerol sold under the brandname Microlax and Micolette Micro enema, among others, is a small tube of liquid gel that is used to treat constipation. [ 1 ] The main active ingredients are sodium lauryl sulfoacetate (0.90% w/v ), sodium citrate (9.0% w/v ) and glycerol .
Such enemas were often used to treat hernias. A middle-aged man was reported in 1843 to have died following an application, performed to treat a strangulated hernia, [14] and in a similar case in 1847 a woman was given a liquid tobacco enema, supplemented with a chicken broth enema, and pills of opium and calomel (taken orally). The woman later ...
A nutrient enema, also known as feeding per rectum, rectal alimentation, or rectal feeding, is an enema administered to provide nutrition in cases where normal eating is not possible. In modern medicine, nutrient enemas have been superseded by tube feeding and parenteral nutrition (intravenous feeding).