Who should not use small-volume non-retention enema?

Small-volume non-retention enema is a common technique nowadays. This technique can perform enema work under the best conditions. Its main purpose is to promote defecation and speed up the recovery of qi and blood in the human body. However, everyone should note that enema is not allowed for patients with acute abdomen and gastrointestinal bleeding. You should also take good care of your body in this aspect in normal times and try your best to get rid of this problem.

Operation Name

Enema - Small volume non-retention enema

Indications

Small-volume non-retention enemas are often used for the elderly and infirm, pregnant women, children, and after abdominal surgery to promote defecation.

Contraindications

Enema is not suitable for patients who are pregnant, have acute abdomen, or have gastrointestinal bleeding.

Supplies and Preparation

Treatment tray: Same as large volume non-retention enema, omit the enema tube, add a funnel or 50ml syringe. Enema solution: Prepare according to the doctor's instructions. Commonly used enema solutions include "1, 2, 3" enema solution (30 ml of 50% magnesium sulfate, 60 ml of glycerol, 90 ml of water) or 60-90 ml of water and glycerol each. Bring a bedpan and screen as well.

Take the device to the patient's bedside and explain it to the patient to gain cooperation.

Methods and content

1. Patient position: The patient lies on his left side with his left leg straight and his right leg bent forward, his buttocks placed beside the bed, and his anus exposed.

2. Connect the syringe or funnel to the anal canal, pour in or extract the solution, lubricate the front end of the anal canal, remove the air, clamp the anal canal and insert it into the anus, loosen the clamp to allow all the solution to flow in.

3. After the injection, pinch the anal canal and remove it. Instruct the patient to retain stool for 10 minutes before defecation.

Precautions

1. If the patient feels the urge to defecate during enema, ask him to take a deep breath.

2. Pay attention to observe the patient's condition during enema. If there is rapid pulse, sweating, pale complexion, palpitations, shortness of breath, or severe abdominal pain, stop immediately and treat the symptoms.