Tips. 1  Let go of the fear and anger that usually surrounds a medical challenge. 2  Never give up. 3  My advice to others is donât self-diagnose. 4  I guess my tips to other patients like me would be to just know that this is temporary. 5  Let go of the fear and anger that usually surrounds a medical challenge. 6  Never give up.
A cleansing enema can be either large-or small-volume. It acts by stimulating peristalsis by instilling a solution or irritating the mucosa of the colon. Solutions used for cleansing enemas are tap water, normal saline, and a soapsuds solution. The amount of solution instilled varies with the patientâs age. Because infants and children are at risk for fluid and electrolyte imbalances, they should only receive normal saline enemas. Normal saline (0.9% sodium chloride) is an isotonic solution, so it does not pull electrolytes from the body.
There are two types of enemas: the high enema, given to cleanse the large bowel, and the low enema, to cleanse only the lower bowel. (Illustration by Electronic Illustrators Group.) enema, intended to cleanse only the lower bowel, is administered at lower pressure, using about 500 cc of fluid. Oil retention enemas serve to lubricate the rectum and lower bowel, and soften the stool. For adults, about 150-200 cc of oil is instilled, while in small children, 75-150 cc of oil is considered adequate.