Cleansing enema for children: setting algorithm, solution temperature, volume. Cleansing enemas for children with oil, salt, chamomile

Cleansing enema is one of not very pleasant procedures, however in some cases it is simply necessary for a child. And, it would seem, there is nothing complicated in the procedure, but not all parents are aware of how correctly to put an enema, how much and what fluid may be needed. The article suggests familiarization with the nuances of using a cleansing enema.

Almost all parents face the need to conduct a child as unpleasant procedure as an enema. In such a sensitive issue, there are many factors that need to be considered for the proper application of this purification therapy. These include the purpose of the enema, the age of the child, the liquid for the procedure, and much more.

When, under what problems should I put a cleansing enema child?

First of all, the cleansing enema serves to eliminate constipation in the child. You can also resort to the procedure for bloating, flatulence, various types of poisoning.

Constipation refers to if the child does not emptied for too long. The number of emptying varies with age:

0-4month	1-7p / day
4month-2year	1-3p / day
& gt;2 years	1-2r / 2 days

• And the frequency of emptying depends on the food. So, the child on artificial feeding empties stably, and the baby can go to the toilet as 7 times a day, and every 5 days
• Determine whether your child will be monitored by constipation. If the baby fills the diaper stably every 3 days and does not bother with anything - then do not worry, either, but if after 7 times a day your baby does not empty for 2 days and his tummy hurts - then it is worth considering
• Remember that the enema -not the procedure, which should be resorted to in the first place. For example, if the abdomen is swollen, the gas pipe can help, and with constipation, glycerine suppositories. And only in the case when more sparing methods do not work, make the child an enema

You can not do enema with suspicions of appendicitis or intestinal obstruction.

In any case, that would not be a prerequisite for such an unpleasant procedure, perform it very carefully, because the tender skin of the baby is easily injured, in addition, children under 3 years of age are not fully formed intestinal microflora.

Important: Do not abuse the cleansing enema, with its frequent use for young children, an unformed organism may not learn how to empty and relax the muscles of the press, which will lead to permanent constipation.

Cleansing enema

Algorithm for setting a cleansing enema for a child, volume, temperature

Before starting the procedure, calm the child, talk in a calm voice with a baby, stroke, older children try to understand the need for a cleansing enema in clear language, you can do this in the form of a fairy tale or a story about someboy / girl. In general, do not limit your imagination.

For the procedure you will need:

• Glue
• Rubber pear
• Boiled water
• Vaseline or baby cream

Next, calculate how much water you will need:

Age	Volume( ml)
0 - 6month	30-60
6months - 1 year	150
1-2 years	200
2-5 years	300
5-9 years	400
> 10 years	500

Water for enema should be room temperature and notexceed 25-27 ° С.This is due to the fact that the hot enema causes a strong laxative effect, moreover, water can begin to be absorbed into the body together with the toxins dissolved in it.

Important: The height and weight of all children is different, therefore the amount of used water can fluctuate. Use the minimum volume at which the child empties.

I suggest you get acquainted with the basic algorithm of the procedure:

• Fill the pear with water
• Lay the baby on the oilcloth
• Lightly squeeze the bulb to release air
• Apply the tip with cream or Vaselin
• Slowly and gently insert the tip into the anus for 3-5 cm. If you feel resistance - do not apply force, try changing the direction of input
• Pressing on the pear slowly pour the water on the child's inspiration
• Squeeze the bulb with the bulb
• Squeeze the baby's buttocks to prevent leakage of liquid
• Wait 10 minutes( or the maximum time the baby cantolerate, but not more than 10 minutes)
• Sit the child on the pot

Cleansing enema algorithm

Cleansing enema for the child with salt, butter, chamomile, glycerin

For cleansing enemas can be used not only pure water but also various compounds for enhancing the effect( number of substances indicated in 1 cup water):

• Salt( sodium chloride, or sea) - 0.5ch.l.for 1 glass of water
• Soda - 1ch. L.
• Vegetable oil - 1 tbsp.
• Chamomile - 1 st.l., make the broth
• Glycerin - 1ch. L.
• Baby soap - dissolve in water until foam forms. You can also use shavings of children's soap instead of glycerin suppositories for children up to the year

Cleansing enema for newborns and infants

According to statistics, infants often suffer from constipation than older children. This is due to the immaturity of the digestive system.

For the enema of an infant you will need a small rubber pear( syringe), which must be sterilized before use. To do this, put it in boiling water or several times, type and release the boiling water from it( carefully, do not burn it).

• Place the child on a flat surface, covered with oilcloth. You can put the diaper on the top so that the baby is not cold
• Squeeze the baby's legs against the tummy and spread the buttocks
• Put the Vaseline-injected tip with rotational movements on the inspiration
• If the child is frightened and cried, stop the water intake until the child is calmed
• The baby's buttocks squeeze after the enemaand do not unclamp at least 3-5 minutes

Syringe for cleansing enema

Cleansing enema for a child in 2-4 years

Enema for children in 2-4 years is no different, exceptbemsya liquid. In addition, the child at this age is placed not on his back, but on the left barrel, pulling his knees to his stomach.

Starting from 2 years for a cleansing enema, you can use not a rubber syringe, but a pear of Esmarch.

Cleansing enema for a child in 5 to 7 years old

You will need an Esmarha pear and a pretty good gift of persuasion to coax the child. If no persuasion helps, in extreme cases you can put the child on the left side, bending the child's legs in the knees, and hold the child's body with the left shoulder and the legs with the hand.

You can also use Esmarch's mug with a tap. In this case, after inserting the tip into the anus, place the mug 50 to 70 cm above the baby's body and adjust the fluid supply with a tap.

Esmarch mug for cleansing enema

How often to put a cleansing enema?

• As mentioned above, an enema is an extreme measure, which should only be resorted to if necessary.
• Sometimes it happens that one cleansing enema did not help, then you can repeat the procedure, but not earlier than 6 hours
• With permanent constipation, ifdo not help other ways of solving the problem( candles, for example), a cleansing enema is recommended not more often than once in 2 weeks.

Important: If your child constantly has problems with bowel movement - be sure to see a doctor for the cause.

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