Proctoclysis: emergency rectal fluid infusion.
This article describes the use and effectiveness of proctoclysis (rectal fluid infusion) in providing fluid resuscitation in the absence of intravenous access in rural and remote environments.
Tremayne
Vincent
V
King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, Falkland Islands. vincent.tremayne@nhsdirect.nhs.uk
D004638:Emergency Treatment; D005440:Fluid Therapy; D006801:Humans; D012007:Rectum