Glycerin enema is an enema treatment using glycerin enema agent, which can treat constipation, the operation is to inject the drug into the anus and wait for 5~10 minutes before attempting to defecate.
Glycerin enema enema is a common operation in the clinic, the first choice needs to check the patient’s name, bed number, age and other basic information, assess the presence of hemorrhoids, anal fissure and other conditions, introduce the purpose of the enema, the general operation process, to obtain the patient’s cooperation and understanding. Prepare gloves, glycerin enema, nursing pads, toilet paper and other items.
Assist the patient to take the side lying position, and spread the nursing pad, take out the glycerin enema agent, squeeze out a little to lubricate the mouth of the tube. Insert the medicine container into the anus, the general insertion depth of adults is about 6~10cm, squeeze the medicine in the container into the anus, and then pull it out slowly. Finally, the anus is pressed with toilet paper, and the patient is instructed to inhibit the bowel response and time the attempt to defecate for 5 to 10 minutes.
Glycerin enema enema is mainly used to treat and relieve the symptoms of constipation, usually requires professional medical personnel to operate, and it is recommended to seek timely medical treatment and standardized treatment.