Wash hands and prepare enema solution. Use distilled water at room temperature.
Place folded towel on bed. Lie on either side and draw knee up to chest.
Lubricate enema tip and gently insert into rectum. DO NOT FORCE. If resistance is met, gently withdraw the tip and change the angle slightly before re-inserting. It is helpful to bare down as if having a bowel movement while inserting tip.
Gently squeeze until the bottle collapses and can’t be squeezed any further. Withdraw tip and allow the bottle to re-inflate with air, then insert tip and deliver the remainder of the solution. Note: Make sure to invert the bottle slightly while inserting so that air does not enter the rectum.
You can alter positions from side to side and knee to chest if desired.
Hold the solution for no longer than fifteen minutes before expelling.
