How to give an enema to a child

The specific procedure for enemas in children is infiltration, proper position, insertion into the anus, and irrigation. However, it is important to note that pediatric enemas should not be too deep, too fast, or too much. To give a child an enema, you first need to rub the head of the anal tube with a lubricant, and if the stool is dry and hard, you need to soften the dry feces with oil. One end is connected to a syringe, and most of the liquids used are saline and medications with therapeutic effects. Parents are instructed to hold the child tightly in a prone position, and the other end is slowly inserted into the anus, about 4-7 centimeters, depending on the child’s condition, and then finally an enema is administered. For enemas for the treatment of constipation, 0.1% or 0.2% soapy water or saline can be used. Precautions, pediatric enema depth should not be too deep, enema as far as possible not in the child sleep, enema speed should not be too fast, pediatric enema liquid volume is generally in 200 to 500 ml, pediatric enema liquid liquid temperature should be close to the room temperature is best, if the child appears uncomfortable symptoms, early medical attention. The above operation should be carried out in regular hospitals.