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Procedure
1. Lie, patient, in left lateral position or if not possible on dorsal recumbent position.
2. Towel and mackintosh is placed under the buttocks.
3. Fold back top linen to the opposite side thus exposing the buttocks only.
4. Put on the glove and insert the suppository into the rectum until it is left to slip beyond
the rectal sphincter muscle.
5. Hold the buttocks together for a few minutes until there is a longing desire to expel the
suppository.6. Clean the anus with a toilet paper and place it in the receiver for used
swabs.
7. Report
 The time.
 Type, the result of the treatment, and the reaction of the patient to treatment.
Kinds of suppositories used
1. Bisacodyl (Dulcolax) is commonly ordered for laxative action.
It stimulates the rectum and lubricant its contents.
Normally 15 minutes is needed to produce a bowel movement.
2. Glycerin or soap for bringing about a bowel movement.
If soap suppository is used, cut a splinter of soap 2-6cm. Long and wash it in hot
water to smooth the rough edges before administration.
3. Bismuth-for-checking diarrhea.
4. Opium, Sodium barbital, etc. for sedation.

16.3 Parenteral drug administration
Removing Medications from an Ampoule
Equipment
Medication chart
2. Sterile syringe (1)
3. Sterile needle (1)
4. Second needle (optional)
5. Spirit swab
6. Ampoule of medication prescribed
7. Ampoule cutter if available (1)
8. Kidney tray (1)
9. Steel Tray (1)
10. Container for discards if possible (1)

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