title: Whole-gut lavage in children using an iso-osmolar solution containing polyethelene glycol (Golytely).
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Paediatric Surgery, University of Cape Town, South Africa.
authors.forename: A J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Millar
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Rode
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Buchler
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Cywes
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D004573:Electrolytes; C033608:Golytely; D011092:Polyethylene Glycols