The digestive system plays a very important role in the life of our body . Therefore, you need to know how to enema a child and an adult, and most importantly, how to do it correctly. This seemingly straightforward procedure requires some experience and skill. It must be mastered by every person. Nowadays, there are a sufficient number of factors under the influence of which the human body is steadily polluted. Enzymes that help digest food become less active with age, and in children there may be some disturbances in the functioning of the intestines. To prevent constipation and the development of more serious complications, you should know how to put an enema.
This procedure requires compliance with a number of simple but mandatory conditions. Hands should be washed thoroughly with soap. Enema and all its elements need to be boiled well. Before putting an oil or drug enema, be sure to first apply a cleansing. As the injected fluid, it is best to use the drugs and solutions recommended by the doctor, therefore, before putting an enema, it is recommended to consult a specialist. Be sure to check the temperature of the injected fluid and select a time that is favorable for the procedure. The situation should be calm, no one should interfere.
First, let's talk about how to put an enema on a child. Here you need a small rubber enema, always with a soft tip. We independently select the volume, starting from the age of the baby. The smallest will be only fifty milligrams. You will also need a vent tube, diaper, or diaper. An enema fluid can be prepared on your own by diluting a teaspoon of table salt in half a liter of boiled water.
How to put an enema to a child correctly? First of all, the baby should be reassured. Lay it on a changing table on a barrel. Enema can be done directly with a tip or by attaching a vent pipe. No sudden movements. The fluid should enter as slowly as possible. Before you put an enema, do not forget to grease its tip with cream or oil. After fully introducing the fluid, carefully remove the tip and bring the baby's legs together. Wait a few minutes. As soon as the baby begins to push, raise the bent legs to the tummy and slightly press.
Now we find out how to put an enema to an adult. Here you will need a special Esmarch mug. It can be suspended, which allows you to perform this procedure without outside help. Water should be prepared in advance. Pre-boiled and chilled water is recommended, but simple, standing still is suitable. Be sure to measure its temperature. The optimal mark will be twenty degrees. Water can be acidified with apple cider vinegar or lemon juice. We hang Esmarch's mug at a height of not less than one and a half meters, the fluid supply is blocked, and the tip is lubricated with oil or cream. When everything is prepared, you can proceed to the procedure itself.
How to put an enema? We take a knee-elbow position and insert the tip of the hose into the rectum. Carefully remove the clamp and take a few strong sighs. Be sure to control the fluid supply by expanding and slightly clamping the hose. This will help to avoid possible pain. As soon as the necessary amount of fluid has entered the intestines, we clamp and remove the hose. We remain in this position for as long as possible, at least five to ten minutes. Then you should visit the toilet. After such cleaning, be sure to allow the body to rest.
Knowing how to put an enema correctly, you can not only quickly and efficiently clean the intestines, get rid of constipation and bloating, but also help cleanse the entire body. This procedure should not be performed after recently suffered strokes and heart attacks, colon disease, with stomach problems, kidney failure, headaches and fever.