Cara Mengobati Wasir dengan Obat Rectal Suppositoria

Summary

This educational video by Dr. Felicia from Alomedika provides essential tips on the proper use of rectal suppositories, highlighting their quick action for conditions like fever and constipation. The video covers hygiene practices, including hand washing and glove usage, and details the correct method of insertion, positioning, and dosage for adults and children. It emphasizes the importance of ensuring the suppository is solid and properly lubricated for easier application. Viewers are encouraged to store unused suppositories correctly and are invited to share their experiences while subscribing for more health tips.

Takeaways

• 👋 Rectal suppositories provide rapid medication effects and should be used properly for maximum benefit.
• 🧼 Always wash your hands with soap before handling suppositories to maintain hygiene.
• 🧤 Consider using gloves when administering the medication to avoid contamination.
• ❄️ Ensure the suppository is in a solid state; refrigerate if it feels soft to facilitate easier insertion.
• 📏 Position yourself correctly: either standing with one foot elevated or lying on your side with knees bent.
• 🔍 Clean the anal area if needed before inserting the suppository.
• 💧 Apply a water-based lubricant to the tip of the suppository for easier insertion.
• 📐 Insert the suppository to the recommended depth: 7.5 cm for adults, 5 cm for children, and 1 cm for infants.
• 🗑️ Dispose of any used gloves and wash your hands after administration to ensure cleanliness.
• ⏳ Avoid bowel movements or strenuous activity for at least one hour after using the suppository to ensure effective absorption.

Q & A

What is the purpose of rectal suppositories?

Rectal suppositories are used to provide quick medication effects and can be used for various conditions, such as fever, seizures, constipation, hemorrhoids, and pain relief.

How should one prepare before using a rectal suppository?

Before using a rectal suppository, it's important to wash hands thoroughly and trim fingernails to avoid injuring the anal area during insertion.

What should be done if the suppository is soft?

If the suppository is soft, it should be cooled in the refrigerator or placed in cold water to solidify it before use.

What are the recommended body positions for inserting a rectal suppository?

Patients can either stand with one foot on a chair or lie on their side with their upper leg bent towards the abdomen and the lower leg straight.

What steps should be taken if there is stool in the anal area before inserting the suppository?

If there is stool in the anal area, it should be cleaned before insertion, and hands should be sanitized again.

What lubrication options are recommended for the suppository insertion?

It's recommended to use water-based lubricants or petroleum jelly for smoother insertion, but petroleum jelly should be avoided as it may hinder the melting of the suppository.

What is the proper insertion depth for rectal suppositories?

The proper insertion depth is about 7.5 cm (3 finger lengths) for adults, 5 cm (2 finger lengths) for children, and 1 cm (half a finger length) for infants.

What indicates that the suppository has not been inserted properly?

If the medication comes out of the anus when the patient stands, it indicates that the suppository was not inserted deeply enough.

What should be done after the insertion of a rectal suppository?

After inserting the suppository, patients should avoid having a bowel movement or engaging in strenuous activities for at least one hour.

How should unused rectal suppositories be stored?

Unused rectal suppositories should be stored in the refrigerator or a cool place to prevent them from becoming soft and difficult to insert.