Enema Essays

  • Effects of Surfactants on Suppository Absorption

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    Suppositories are the frequently used dosage forms prescribed through rectal route. However, suppositories have the limitation of prolonged onset of action which can be attributed to poor drug release properties of suppository base. Surfactants can increase the drug release to aid absorption by reducing the interfacial tension between rectal fluids and the suppository base. The objective of this study was to examine the effect of different concentrations of sodium lauryl sulphate and tween 80 on

  • Who Killed Marilyn Monroe Essay

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    The toxic substance I believed the drug used in the enema was the Nembutal she supposedly overdosed on. The other theory many people seem to believe is that she simply amassed on a great dosage of the nembutal pills.  I believe the coroner just said she overdosed on the pills because it would be easier to

  • Barium

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    absorbs X rays to show an outline of the intestines on the developed film. A barium enema is performed to examine the walls of the colon. During the procedure, a well lubricated enema tube is inserted gently into the rectum. The barium is then allowed to flow into the colon. The flow of the barium is monitored by the health care provider on an X-ray fluoroscope screen. The test is used to detect colon cancer. The barium enema may also be used to diagnose and evaluate the extent of inflammatory bowel diseases

  • Fecal Transplant Essay

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    Ulcerative Colitis Is fecal microbiota transplant (FMT) effective treatment for patients with Ulcerative Colitis (UC). UC is a chronic inflammation of the large intestine. FMT is used to describe the delivery of a healthy donors stool into a patient via enema, colonoscope, or nasogastric tube. In the past several years FMT has been used for an alternative treatment with patients diagnosed with Clostridium difficile (CD). The purpose of this paper is to discuss if FMT is just as effective in treating UC

  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Case Study

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    first-line treatment is therapy with 5-aminosalicylic acid (Mesalamine). Other trade names include:  Apriso (Extended Release capsules),  Asacol & Lialda (Delayed Release tablets), Canasa (suppository),  Pentasa (Controlled Release capsules) and Rowasa (Enema). This drug is used to subside inflammation and treat mild

  • Understanding Flexible Sigmoidoscopy: Procedure and Indications

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    hours before the examination, the patient self administers a laxative, which loosens the stool and increases passage. This may be done orally in liquid or capsule form. An enema, which is a procedure that entails flushing water into the rectum is also conducted. Patients are advised to ensure easy access to a toilet as bother enemas and laxatives may induce diarrhea. This bowel preparation is critical to the success of the FS procedure, without which visualization of the sigmoid colon will be nearly

  • Medical Uses of Radiation

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    consequently able to penetrate through thicker mediums. (howstuffworks, 2013)‘Barium Enema’ is an examination of the intestines in which a small amount of radioactive material (Barium) is inserted into the body; showing doctors even the smallest of blockages through the use of a screen. Cardiologists also use a form of X-ray (an angiogram) in order to detect blockages. This works in a very similar manner to that of the Barium Enema. Mammograms are used to diagnose abnormalities such as breast cancer and use

  • Essay On Colon Cancer

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    Cancer is a class of diseases characterized by uncontrollable cell growth. Colon cancer forms when cells in the large intestine grow uncontrollably. Most colon cancers come from small, benign tumors known as adenomatous polyps that form on the inner walls of the large intestine. Some of these polyps can grow and become malignant colon cancers over time if they are not removed during a colonoscopy. Colon cancer cells will invade and hurt healthy tissues that are near the tumor creating a lot of problems

  • How Did Marilyn Monroe Commit Suicide

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    autopsy they didn’t find any pills what so ever in her stomach. And one of the famous causes of death supposedly believed is she overdosed on purpose. Three: What did they did find inside the star, was a lethal injection of enema. Why would Marilyn inject herself with enema? That doesn’t make any sense. And lastly, reason Four: It was said on the crime scene that pills and pill bottles were strategically placed around Monroe’s body on the crime scene. That already sounds suspicious enough. Another

  • Barium Sulfate and the Gastrointestinal Tract

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    Linton, Otha W. (1995). Medical applications of x-rays. Beamline, 25-34. Patton, Dennis D. (1999, July). The barium enigma. The Journal of Nuclear Medicine, 7, 24N Tolan, Damian J.M., Armstong, Euan M., & Chapman, Anthony H. (2007). Replacing barium enema with ct colonography in patients older than 70 years: the importance of detecting extracolonic abnormalities. American Journal of Roentgenology, 189, 1104- 1111. Schott, G. D. (1974). Some observations on the history of the use of barium salts in

  • Dissociative Personality Disorder In The Film 'Sybil'

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    the stairs and in others she would sexually assault Ruthie with a button hook to cleanse her of sins. The most traumatic experience and the one that causes the most trouble, functionally, in Sybil’s life is the enema scene. Again, attempting to cleanse Ruthie, her mother inserts an enema filled with ice cold water and forces Ruthie to hold her bladder while her mother plays the piano. Eventually failing to restrain her urine, Ruthie releases the contents of her bladder and is severely scolded by

  • How to Survive Portuguese Taxi Ride

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    How to Survive Portuguese Taxi Ride Less than twenty-four hours after arriving in Portugal, I was introduced to my first taxi ride. I was traveling with a native Portuguese girl, Sandra Batista. Sandra called a taxi to take us to our home. I hadn't, yet, experienced a taxi ride in Portugal. I had heard how dreadful these rides can be, especially the first time. "Consider yourself forewarned," a friend had cautioned a few minutes before I boarded the plane. He was, of course, referring

  • Acute Diverticulitis

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    North America. 18:357-385. Spivak, W.K., & deSouza, J.M. (2008). Diverticulitis of the right colon. Digestive diseases and sciences. 49: 350-358 Wilcox, C.V. (2009). Limitation in the CT diagnosis of acute diverticulitis: Comparison of CT, contrast enema, pathologic findings in 16 patients. American Journal of Roentgenology. 201:381-385.

  • Nutrition-Eating Disorder Project Paper

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    Purging may be a result of forcing self to vomit, excessive exercise, using laxatives, enemas or diuretics. For patients that are Bulimic purging makes that person feel better or feel as if they are riding their body of the food that was just ate. It is almost like an cleanse for the patient. These patients see themselves as being obese but

  • Doctor Patient Communication Case Study

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    Doctor-patient communication: doctor’s responsibility Razi has pointed out several aspects of doctor-patient communication: doctor’s behavior towards patient, doctor’s attitude towards patient, professional conscience, feeling of professional responsibility, no physical, mental or materialistic abuse. In the 23rd volume of al-Havi, where a number of criteria are pinpointed in selecting physician candidates. Those related to appearance are: A doctor is supposed to have good looks. His face, hair,

  • Bulimia Nervosa Case Study

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    delivery (Morgan, Lacey, & Chung, 2006). Bulimia Nervosa Binging can be defined as eating excessive amounts of food, more than one would in a typical meal. Compensatory behavior is when one engaging in self-induced vomiting, misusing laxatives, enemas or diuretics (purging) or fasting or excessively exercising (non-purging) to rid extra calories consumed (Mayo Clinic Staff, 2012). It seems as if these two behaviors combined, a ps... ... middle of paper ... ...ormant at the time of pregnancy

  • Comparison Certified Nursing Assistants versus Licensed Practical Nurses

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    and emotional condition and report any change to the R.N. Likewise the L.P.N. provides basic bedside care. They take vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, restorations, and pulse. They also treat bedsores, prepare and give injections and enemas, apply dressings, apply ice packs and insert catheters. L.P.N.’s observe patients and report adverse reactions to medications or treatments to the R.N. or the doctor. They help patients with bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene, and care for their

  • Death Of A Pig Character Analysis

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    Everyone, no matter what you do in your life, has a routine. A lot of people do end in anger when their comfortable routine is broken, In the story, “Death of a Pig”, anger isn’t necessarily the correct emotion to describe out main character. In Mr. White’s experience, he gradually opened to one of the worst types of changes that a farmer could experience, a change in his animals. As his pig falls into the clutches of death, Mr. White opens his opinions and evidence of change all the way through

  • Punk Music- History of American Popular Music

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    Punk Music History of American Popular Music; Period 5 The poet Victor Hugo once stated that “music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot be silent.” This quote seems to represent punk music in a way that isn’t immediately apparent. Punk is considered to be an “underground” genre and style that is popular with teens and young adults that feel oppressed. The expression that "cannot be put into words" and "cannot be silent" describes the ideals of punk perfectly.

  • Colon Cancer: Predisposition Risk Factors

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    diet, plenty of exercise, annual physical examinations and blood-work. "The American Cancer Society suggests screening test such as fecal occult blood tests {annually}, stool DNA testing, flexible sigmoidscopy {every 5 years}, colonoscopy or barium enema {every 10 years}, and CT colongraphy {every 5 years} (medicalnewstoday.com)" Making healthy life choices and the commitment to annual testing and recommended testing will help reduce the possibility for colon