What is an Evacuant enema?

Evacuant. An evacuant enema is designed to prompt the bowel to expel faecal matter or flatus, together with the contents of the enema. Phosphate and sodium citrate (Microlette) are the most common types. Possible risks associated with phosphate enemas have been raised (Davies, 2004) so an assessment of need is vital.

What are the steps to give an enema?

Remove the cap from the nozzle of the enema. Gently insert the tip of the nozzle into the anus, and continue inserting it 10 centimeters (3–4 inches) into the rectum. Slowly squeeze the liquid from the container until it is empty, then gently remove the nozzle from the rectum. Wait for the enema to take effect.

How do you give a Microlax enema?

Using Microlax Microlax is easy to use and is usually effective within 30 minutes, in adults and in children: Twist and pull the seal off the nozzle. Squeeze the tube slightly so that a drop of Microlax smears the tip and thus makes insertion easier. Insert the nozzle fully into the rectum (back passage).

Are there different types of evacuant enemas?

There are various types of medicated evacuant enema namely, Cold enema- Cold enema is the treatment used to bring down the temperature of the body during heat stroke or high fever. Adnominal cramps and hypothermia are common complications associated with a cold enema. Retained enemas can further be classified into three categories, namely:

What is the purpose of an enema procedure?

Enema is the introduction of the fluid into colon through rectum for cleaning, feeding or administering medication. Enema is used for variety of purposes. It is used in case of constipation, to administer medications, as pre investigative procedure, as pre operative procedure etc. Various are described below.

What kind of Enema do you use for flatus?

There are two main types of enemas – evacuant and retention. An evacuant enema is designed to prompt the bowel to expel faecal matter or flatus, together with the contents of the enema. Phosphate and sodium citrate (Microlette) are the most common types.

What kind of water do you use for an enema?

Soap water or normal saline are used usually for simple evacuant enema. The amount of the solution used is variable depending on the age of the patient / client and temperature of the solution.