Whole-gut lavage in children using an iso-osmolar solution containing polyethelene glycol (Golytely).
Whole-gut irrigation with an iso-osmolar solution was assessed in 53 children. The lavage was well tolerated without evidence of fluid or electrolyte shift. The rate of infusion to achieve a clear bowel within six to ten hours was 25 to 35 mL/kg/h.
Millar
A J
AJ
Department of Paediatric Surgery, University of Cape Town, South Africa.
Rode
H
H
Buchler
J
J
Cywes
S
S
D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004573:Electrolytes / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007422:Intestines; D011092:Polyethylene Glycols / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D007507:Therapeutic Irrigation
D004573:Electrolytes; C033608:Golytely; D011092:Polyethylene Glycols