• Check temperature of solution and
pour solution in the can appox.
500-1000 ml.
• Raise the container 35-40 cm
above anus
• Wash hands and wear gloves
• Lubricate sides of rectal tube with
Vaseline or lubricating jelly
• Open regulating clamp to expel air
and allow solution to enter slowly
• Gently separate buttocks ,locate
and insert rectal tube(7-10 cm in
adults and 4-5 cm in children)
instructing the patient to take a
deep breath.
• To prevent complication of
hot solution
• To allow continuous and
slow infusion of solution.
• To maintain medical asepsis.
• To prevent friction during
insertion.
• Rapid infusion can cause
injury to rectal mucosa
• Deep breathing promotes
relaxation of external
sphincter