Enema – A solution introduced into the rectum and sigmoid colon. Its function is to remove feces and/or flatus Classification 1. Cleansing 2. Carminative 3. Retention 4. Return flow Cleansing enema • Stimulates peristalsis by irritating the colon and rectum and by distending the intestine with the volume of fluid introduced. • Cleansing enemas [...]
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ENEMA and Nursing Intervention
August 17th, 2011 
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July 23rd, 2011 Admin Malnutrition Is a major health problems in children younger than 5 years of age. – It is a protein and energy malnutrition Factors Contributes Malnutrition? – Lack of food intake. – Diarrhea – Bottle feeding – Parental illiteracy regarding infant nutrition. – Poor absorption of one or more components of food. – In adequate knowledge [...]
Imperforated Anus and Nursing Intervention
July 15th, 2011 Admin Definition: An anomaly of the anorectal structures which occurs during fetal life. Absence of anal opening. Manifestations – Absence of anal opening (during newborn examination) – no passage of first stool meconium within 24 to 48 hours after birth – Vomiting – Abdominal distension after 2 to 3 days of life. Nursing Intervention – Support [...]
Intussusceptions and Nursing Care
July 15th, 2011 Admin • Definition: Is an invagination of one portion of the intestine into another, which results in decreased blood supply of the involved segment. • Manifestations 1- Sudden intervals episode of sever abdominal pain manifested in an infant by drawing knees up to chest with crying. 2- Stool mixed with blood and mucus (currant jelly stool) [...]
Hirschsprung’s Disease Nursing care and Intervention
July 15th, 2011 Admin Definition: • Hirschsprung’s disease results in obstruction from inadequate motility in part of the intestine or absence of parasympathetic ganglion cell in one segment of colon, this cause accumulation of intestinal contents and bowel distention. Manifestations – Failure to pass meconium ( in newborn) – Bile stained vomits and abdominal distention Best 5 Searches for [...]
