-IBIS-1.7.0-
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hydrotherapy
enema
Modality

definition

enema

1. be sure patient is well hydrated
2. patient supine with knees flexed
3. elevate buttocks with pillow
4. to prevent cramping select water temperature:

ORAL temperature ° F ENEMA temperature ° F
95 110
96 108
97 106
98.6 105
99 104
100 103
101 101
102 102
103 103

5. amounts:
» adult: 1-2 quarts
» 1-2 years old: 6-12 oz.
» 3-4 years old: 12-16 oz.
» 5-10 years old: 16-32 oz.
6. lubricate nozzle; insert into rectum
7. hang bag 10-30 in. above patient, according to flow desired
8. once enema solution is accepted have patient retain as long as possible, up to 15 or 20 min.

note: if patient feels bulging or pressure in abdomen, stop enema and wait until it subsides

note: for pain of malignancy use coffee enema


footnotes