Hi am boski Am a nursing student about to write national qualifying exams .. Please can any one tell me something About Barium Enema 0 Likes
NRSKarenRN, BSN, RN Specializes in Vents, Telemetry, Home Care, Home infusion. Has 45 years experience. 11 Articles; 17,133 Posts Feb 8 Information from John Hopkins regarding this radiology test: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/treatment-tests-and-therapies/barium-enema Nursing Times: SKILLS - BARIUM ENEMA includes patient education and preporation. Use of Barium Enema greatly reduced in my Philadelphia PA area, instead CAT SCAN of abdomen performed. Biggest issue post barium enema was colonic perforation (rare), most often constipation requiring oral laxative or saline enema. Best Wishes with your exam. 0 Likes
