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What is the whole process of enema treatment?


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The whole process of enema treatment mainly includes preparation, cleaning and disinfection, insertion of enema tube, discharge of waste, cleaning and disinfection, etc.
1. Preparation
requires preparation of enema tube, lubricant, disinfectant, etc., and patients should inform doctors about allergy history, drug use and other information before enema.
2. Cleaning and disinfection
Patients lying on their backs after knee bending need to use sterile disinfectant to disinfect and clean the perianal area to prevent infection.
3. After insertion of enema tube,
lubricant needs to be applied on enema tube, and slowly inserted into rectum. The liquid or drug prepared in advance is connected to enema tube. The liquid or drug will gradually enter the intestinal tract through the pipeline.
4. Discharge of waste
liquid or drug after entering the intestinal tract, it needs to stay for a period of time. After the retention time is over, waste should be discharged.
5. Cleaning and disinfection After enema
treatment, normal saline, sterile disinfectant, etc. need to be used to clean the perianal area to ensure local cleanliness.