Nurses Medications
Published Nov 19, 2014
Hello all,
I was wondering how often rectal medication is administered in the ICU vs. LTC. Are there specific times when it should be avoided? When is it most advantageous to do this instead of IV?
Thanks!
NanaPoo
762 Posts
If patient is sans rectum, I've found it is nice to rub that suppository down between your palms into a fine, creamy moisturizer and apply to the patient's dry skin. The patient will get a nice, moist skin effect AND the medicating effect of the suppository. It's a twofer!
amoLucia
7,736 Posts
EastsideNurse - you are joking, oui??? You do sound very authoritative.
Just trying to help our OP out with one of his/her many homework assignments!
Yes, I'm joking :) I haven't actually tried that but...
Just trying to help our OP out with one of his/her many homework assignments!Yes, I'm joking :) I haven't actually tried that but...
heretofore unknown second use. One the FDA hasn't yet approved? And there are meds that are transdermally used.
You had me going ...
No Stars In My Eyes
4,788 Posts
I've learned some very interesting things here. I'm thinking - could there be some kind of emollient/lubricant thing in the supp that has someheretofore unknown second use. One the FDA hasn't yet approved? And there are meds that are transdermally used. You had me going ...
Like Glycerin Suppositories as facial moisturizers? It'd be cheaper than buying some high dollar products. And, no, I haven't tried it; but as long as it was unopened I might be convinced to try it. After all, models used to use Prep H cream to diminish under-eye wrinkles. (Tried that; didn't like it.)
toomuchbaloney
12,871 Posts
Suppositories are the only option for patients who are entirely rectums and not much else.
KelRN215, BSN, RN
1 Article; 7,349 Posts
Bwahahahahaha that's the greatest thing I've read all day.
Got THAT right!
xoemmylouox, ASN, RN
3,150 Posts
I am enjoying this thread. Maybe we should start our own skin care company.. We could charge BIG bucks to have people come in for suppository skin treatments..
emtb2rn, BSN, RN, EMT-B
2,942 Posts
Just remember - analgesic is what it is, not where it goes.