Enema Decontamination Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
Enema is internal decontamination for the…..
A
Lower GI
2
Q
Best type of enema for internal decontamination
A
Water
Water and mild soap
3
Q
Which type of enemas shouldn’t be used bc they cause acid base and electrolyte imbalance
A
Human premixed/ fleet enemas
4
Q
Gastric lavage is aka
A
Stomach pump
5
Q
Stomach pumps/ gastric lavage require anesthesia and an ET tube that needs to be…
A
Cuffed
6
Q
Where do you premeasure gastric lavage tubes
A
Tip of the nose to xiphoid
7
Q
Contraindications for gastric lavage/ stomach pump
A
Caustics
Hydrocarbons
8
Q
Enterogastric lavage is aka
A
Through and through
9
Q
Enterogastric lavage/ through and through are for….
A
Potentially lethal ingestions
10
Q
Enterogastric lavage/ through and through are a combination of…
A
Gastric lavage and enema
