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.
King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, Falkland Islands. vincent.tremayne@nhsdirect.nhs.uk
Vincent
V
Tremayne
D004638:Emergency Treatment; D005440:Fluid Therapy; D006801:Humans; D012007:Rectum