title: Enteroclysis--the influence of tube design.
abstract: The performance of three 10F enteroclysis tubes with different tip designs (E. Merck Ltd) was assessed using double-contrast, gravity infusion enteroclysis, with methylcellulose solution as negative contrast. Intubation times, screening times, patient tolerability and examination quality were compared. The results show that a streamlined tip design facilitated passage through the nose. None of the tubes provided consistently reliable results due to inadequate flow rates. The Corsafe tube transmits a higher flow rate of methylcellulose and produced satisfactory examinations more frequently. Mechanically assisted infusion of methylcellulose is recommended when using 10F enteroclysis tubes.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Southampton University Hospitals, Hants.
authors.forename: D S
authors.initials: DS
authors.lastname: Tarver
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Odurny
mesh_terms: D004733:Enema / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D007441:Intubation, Gastrointestinal / Q000295:instrumentation; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011787:Quality of Health Care; D013997:Time Factors