Rectal Medication

[2bnurse12341234]

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]

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]

EastsideNurse - you are joking, oui??? You do sound very authoritative.

[NanaPoo]

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...

[amoLucia]

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...

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 some

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]

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 some

heretofore 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]

Suppositories are the only option for patients who are entirely rectums and not much else.

[KelRN215, BSN, RN]

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!

Bwahahahahaha that's the greatest thing I've read all day.

[No Stars In My Eyes]

Suppositories are the only option for patients who are entirely rectums and not much else.

Got THAT right!

[xoemmylouox, ASN, RN]

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]

Just remember - analgesic is what it is, not where it goes.