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Subject: Re: The Enema and Suppository board is history

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Sue mom divorced

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Date Posted: Monday, September 09, 2024, 02:03: pm
In reply to: Debby 's message, "Re: The Enema and Suppository board is history" on Monday, June 17, 2024, 02:47: pm

Debby, good comments made by you.

Yes giving the older child (over 5 or so) an enema with the Higginson syringe is much less traumatic tha giving the enema with the bucket or bag.

Growing up, and in my later years, saw mothers who were using the bulb syringe for giving him an enema.
Then one day she would bring the enema bag into the room , or have it hanging up. What a big change that was!

I saw this with my younger cousin and others. No introduction, slowly,to the bag from the small enema bulb.

It is, as you told, easier to take, and administer, the enema using the higginsion syringe.

Recently talked with a mom. She uses the higginson syringe for giving and taking enemas. She told me her two take the enema much better now.

Better hang on to the one you have. Sounds like good quality. Will be hard to find that one again!
You can buy them on line. A good source is from OHN.

She let me squeeze the in line bulb on it. Filled up kitchen sink with warm soapy water. Was easy squeezing the bulb. Can give easier enema.

Her oldest one used to fight, fussy and carry on when she gave him an enema. Since using to higginson syringe there is no more resisting the enema session.

I will be getting one!

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Sue N
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Date Posted: Friday, September 13, 2024, 12:50: pm

Debby, haven’t seen you on in a while. Hope all is ok.

Hope you come back and read on here. Leave comments again.

Been looking for a higginson syringe for my home. For my enemas and giving enemas to my two.
Agree with you, giving an enema to one over five it’s a good option to use .

Using a 6 oz enema bulb syringe for giving my two enemas now. I will buy a 8 oz syringe next year.

After reading your comment, and doing some research, I would like to start using the higginson syringe. But can only find on line. Wonder about the quality.

Where did you buy your higginson syringe at?

When you administer enemas with it do you give the enema on a table, bed, or across your lap way?

Cause wondering where you put the pan of enema solution at when giving the enema with it.

From what I read on line the solution is put in a pan or large bowl.
One end of the hose is placed into the solution.
Then the nozzle end is inserted into the patient. Then the mid line bulb is squeezed. Removing air before giving the enema.

The bulb enema is now given on a table or across my lap way.

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Bonnie's Kid
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Date Posted: Friday, September 13, 2024, 11:04: pm

Sue N,

The Higginson Syringe is no longer available in most, if not all, retail stores. The online option may be about your only way to obtain one. They are not all that spendy on EBAY, Amazon, or possibly TEMU.

While most of the Higginson style have relatively short hoses, additional tubing can be attached along with the various different style nozzles or colon tubes. This would allow the source of the enema solution to be placed in a more convenient location and may help avoid spills. I attach mine inline with a combination syringe (hot water bottle) and don't worry about inadvertent spillage, especially if your patient may be inclined to move about or resist.

Some of us around here are very experienced with enemas and are willing to mentor, assist, or coach others who may have questions. I will reply to emails should you desire any further info.

Best wishes to all of you who frequent these sites!

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