'High, hot and a helluva lot...

[DiplomaNurseRN]

Yep, before Fleets, 'twas the ancient 'battle cry' of an order for an enema. I can't remember any special thrill about it, either from the giver or the recipient (tho I did have a patient tell me, 'that was great' once which was somewhat disconcerting). Walking into a room with the bucket and what seemed like a mile of hose always insured you got the patients attention. Wide eyed and pulling their covers up to the neck, it was obvious, with many, you were going where no one had gone before. I always found this was one procedure where it was usually difficult to get the patient to relax. I typically would try to talk to the patient but this was often useless as they focused on the sound and sight of the bucket filling with warm soapy water and I lubed up the tubing. Making sure there were no obstacles between the bed and the bathroom and with the instruction to 'hold it as long as you can', the moment was upon us.... let the games begin.

[meanmaryjean, DNP, RN]

Ah, the FIVE H enema

• High
  
• Hot
  
• Helluva lot and
  
• Hold it 'til they
  
• Holler
  

Just another reason not to miss bedside care.....

[TheCommuter, BSN, RN]

Ah, the FIVE H enema

• High
  
• Hot
  
• Helluva lot and
  
• Hold it 'til they
  
• Holler
  

Just another reason not to miss bedside care.....

I completely agree...

[missmollie, ADN, BSN, RN]

Why was it given hot?

[snowflower2016]

Hot meaning body temperature I am guessing. That's what I was taught to prevent bowel spasms/contractions that will make it hard for the patient to hold the water.