What is the rectal tube?

The rectal tube, also called the rectal catheter, is a long slender tube that is inserted into the rectum to alleviate flatulence that was chronic and which was not alleviated by other methods. The term rectal tube is also often used to describe the rectal balloon catheter, even if they are not exactly the same. Both are inserted into the rectum, some up to the inner colon and help collect or draw gas or feces.

The use of a rectal tube to remove flatus from the digestive tract is especially necessary in patients who have undergone recent surgery on the intestine or rectum, or who have a different condition that causes the muscles to not work sufficiently to pass the gas itself. It helps to open the rectum and is inserted into the large intestine to allow gas to move down and out of the body. This procedure is generally used only after other methods have failed, or when other methods are not recommended due to patient condition.

In some cases, the rectal tube concerns a balloon catheter that is commonly used to reduce pollution due to chronic diarrhea. It is a plastic tube inserted into the rectum, which is connected at the other end with a bag used to collect stool. It is only necessary to use the safety of routine use. Serious complications have also been recorded and include rectal perforation and reduced muscle muscle muscle tone.

The use of a rectal tube and a drainage bag has some advantages for patients who are critically ill and may include protection of the perineal area and greater safety for healthcare workers. It is not that most patients are not large enough, but those with long -term diarrhea or weakened muscles of the sphincter can benefit. The use of the rectal catheter should be carefully monitored and removed as soon as possible.

Inserting a rectal tube must be madeEsional and should be completed very carefully using a well -lubricated tube. Patients should be transported to a private area and relaxed for maximum benefits. The nurse or doctor lifts one face of the buttocks and carefully inserts the tube into the large intestine. After a few moments, Flatus could have risen across the tube, but if not, the procedure may be repeated later.