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ENEMA (2) Finals

This document provides information about enemas, including their definition, purpose, and administration. An enema involves introducing fluid into the rectum to cleanse or deliver medication to the lower bowel. The main purposes of enemas include treating constipation, softening hard stool, administering medication, and cleansing the bowels before medical procedures. Proper administration of enemas involves positioning the patient, lubricating and inserting the rectal tube to the appropriate depth based on age, regulating fluid flow based on enema type, and having the patient retain the fluid for the required time. Safety measures and necessary equipment are also outlined.

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ENEMA (2) Finals

This document provides information about enemas, including their definition, purpose, and administration. An enema involves introducing fluid into the rectum to cleanse or deliver medication to the lower bowel. The main purposes of enemas include treating constipation, softening hard stool, administering medication, and cleansing the bowels before medical procedures. Proper administration of enemas involves positioning the patient, lubricating and inserting the rectal tube to the appropriate depth based on age, regulating fluid flow based on enema type, and having the patient retain the fluid for the required time. Safety measures and necessary equipment are also outlined.

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ENEM

A
Definition
 An enema is an
introduction of fluid into
the lower bowel through
the rectum for the
purpose of cleansing or to
introduce medication or
nourishment
Digestive system
 Your Digestive tract
consists of mouth,
esophagus,
Stomach, small instestine,
colon and the rectum.
Food travels down the
digestive tract in this order.
 The main functions of
the colon are to absorb
water into the body.
Change liquid waste
material into solid waste
material called “feces”.
And store feces until
enough accumulates
to be passed from the
anus as a bowel
movement.
Purpose of enema
 To stimulate defecation & to treat constipation ex: simple
evacuant enema

 To soften hard faecal matter ex: oil enema

 To administer medication ex: sedative enema

 To protect and soothe the mucus membrane of intestine & to


check diarrhoea
ex : emollient enema
 To destroy intestinal parasites

ex : anthelminitic enema

 To relieve the gaseous distention


ex : carminitive enema
Cont. Purpose
 To administer the fluid and nutrients
ex: nutritive enema

 To relieve inflammation ex : astringent enema

 To induce peristalsis ex : purgative enema

 To stimulate a person in shock and collapse ex:


stimulant enema

 To reduce the temperature


ex : cold enema or ice enema
Cont. Purpose
 To clean the bowels prior to x-ray studies , visualization
of the bowel , surgery on the bowel or delivery of a baby
ex : saline enema

 To make diagnosis ex: barium enema

 To establish regular bowel functions during a bowel


training programme

 To induce anesthesia ex : anesthetic enema


Evacuant enema
Retained Enema
General instructions
 When enema is administered, the client usually assumes a left
lateral position/ Sim’s position

 Thedistance to which the tube is inserted depends upon the


age and the size of the client

 The height of the can should be adjusted to regulate the flow


of the solution according to the type of the enema

 The length of time that the enema solution is retained will


depend upon the purpose of enema and the ability of the
client to contract the external sphincter to retain the solution
General instructions
 The appropriate size catheter or rectal tube need to be used

 the rectal tube needs to be smooth and flexible

 The rectal tube is lubricated with water soluble lubricant to be


adjusted according to the purpose

 The temperature of the solutions needs of enema

 The amount of the solution to be administered depends upon


the type of the enema and the age & size of the person
General instructions
 Make sure the whole apparatus used for the administration of
enemas is in a good working condition

 Regulate the flow of fluid according to the type of the enema,


give retention enema very slowly, usually by a Murphy drip.

 If the rectum is impacted, attempt to remove the faecal


matter with gloved finger.

 Listen to the complaints of the client and should not ignore

 Prepacked enemas will have their own instructions


Equipment/ articles needed
The end…
 Thank you…

Prepared by:
 Melissa L. Bucao, RN

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