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Analgesic administration via rectum or stoma.

M McCaffery, L Martin, B R Ferrell

    Journal of ET Nursing : Official Publication, International Association for Enterostomal Therapy
    |July 1, 1992
    PubMed
    Summary

    When patients cannot take oral pain medication, rectal and stomal routes offer non-invasive alternatives. Enterostomal Therapy (ET) nurses are key in educating healthcare teams and caregivers on proper administration.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pain Management
    • Gastroenterology Nursing

    Background:

    • Parenteral analgesic administration is invasive.
    • Oral administration may not always be feasible for patients.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight rectal and stomal routes for analgesic administration.
    • To define the role of Enterostomal Therapy (ET) nurses in promoting these routes.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review on alternative analgesic routes.
    • Discussion of ET nurse responsibilities.

    Main Results:

    • Rectal and stomal routes provide viable non-oral analgesic options.
    • ET nurses play a crucial role in patient and caregiver education.

    Conclusions:

    • Non-invasive rectal and stomal routes are important alternatives for pain management.
    • ET nurses are essential in ensuring the proper use of these analgesic administration methods.

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