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Bowel Irrigation video guides

How does it work?

Peristeen® Plus empties the bowel by introducing water into the bowel using a balloon catheter. It is performed whilst sitting on the toilet. The water is then emptied from the bowel, along with the stool, into the toilet. The lower part of the bowel is emptied so efficiently that most users only have to irrigate every other day.

 

Used routinely, daily or every other day, Peristeen® Plus can help reduce the physical discomfort and mental worry of bowel leakage and constipation, making it easier to take part in social activities, go to work or travel.

 

The benefits of using Peristeen® Plus:

 

  • Prevents bowel leakage and constipation for up to two days
  • Enables you to decide when to empty your bowels.
  • Lets you choose what time of day you want to irrigate, so it fits in with your lifestyle
  • Improves quality of life

 

And that’s not all…

By minimizing the risk of bowel accidents, Peristeen® Plus minimizes the likelihood of skin irritations. It can also help prevent urinary tract infections and help reduce flatulence. Learn more about Peristeen or contact Customer Care.

Bowel management guides for adults

Learn more about bowel irrigation

What is bowel irrigation?

Finding a reliable way to empty your bowels is essential in order to avoid unwanted complications such as bowel leakage or constipation.

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What is bowel irrigation?

How does it work?

Peristeen® Plus allows the bowel to empty by introducing water into the bowel using a rectal catheter. The rectal catheter has a built in balloon that when inflated helps to hold the water in place. When the balloon is deflated, the water is then emptied from the bowel along with stool, into the toilet. The water is then emptied from the bowel, along with the stool, into the toilet. The lower part of the bowel is emptied so efficiently that a user may find they only have to irrigate every other day. Peristeen® Plus is performed while sitting on the toilet. 


Used routinely, daily or every other day, Peristeen® Plus can help reduce the physical discomfort and mental worry of bowel leakage and constipation, making it easier to take part in social activities, go to work or travel.


The benefits of using Peristeen® Plus:

  • Prevents bowel leakage and constipation for up to two days1
  • Enables you to decide when to empty your bowels.
  • Lets you choose what time of day you want to irrigate, so it fits in with your lifestyle
  • Improves quality of life2

 

And that’s not all…

By minimizing the risk of bowel accidents, Peristeen® Plus minimizes the likelihood of skin irritations. It can also help prevent urinary tract infections and help reduce flatulence.2  

 

Learn more about Peristeen® Plus or contact a Peristeen product specialist

References

References:

1. Christensen P, Olsen N, Krogh K, Bacher T, Laurberg S. Scintigraphic assessment of retrograde colonic washout in faecal incontinence and constipation. Dis Colon Rectum 2003;46(1):68-76.

2. Christensen P, et al. A randomized, controlled trial of transanal irrigation versus conservative bowel management in spinal cord-injured patients. Gastroenterology 2006;131:738-747.

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 Learn how to irrigate your bowels using a anal irrigation system

Bowel irrigation guides for adults

Regular emptying of your bowels can make a big difference to your quality of life. Learn how to irrigate your bowels using a bowel irrigation system.

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Bowel irrigation guides for adults

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Using Peristeen® Plus daily or every other day, as recommended by your doctor or nurse, helps prevent bowel leakage and constipation. This means that you don’t have to worry about leakage and can feel confident to do things you want to do.

 

Take your time

Using Peristeen® Plus will mean having to get used to a new routine, but the effort will pay off. Regular emptying of your bowels can make a big difference to your quality of life.


The three most important things to remember when getting started: 

  • Use Peristeen® Plus regularly. Keep to the plan that your doctor or nurse has recommended. Regular bowel emptying with Peristeen® Plus helps prevent leakage and constipation. It can also reduce the time you need to spend taking care of your bowels. 
  • Find a time when you can empty your bowels without being disturbed or rushed. The exact time that you empty your bowel is not critical, but try to keep to the same each day, so that you get in a regular routine. 
  • Keep in regular contact with your doctor or nurse during the first few months of using Peristeen® Plus. They can help you with any queries you might have and help you adjust your routine if needed. You can also contact Coloplast Customer Care for support.
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Bowel management guides for children

Step-by-step Bowel guide for children

Bowel irrigation guides for children

Learning how to empty their bowels is an important step in your child’s development. It helps them feel more confident and gives them the freedom to take part in social activities like swimming or playing with friends.

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Most children with spina bifida, especially when they are younger, rely on their parents to help them empty their bowels. Traditional methods to prevent bowel leakage and constipation include change of diet, suppositories, enemas, constipates, stool softeners and laxatives.


More predictable

Some children, however, find these methods of treating the bowels ineffective, as you cannot schedule when you will have a bowel movement, which often results in bowel accidents.
Bowel irrigation is one type of bowel care routine that ensures bowel movements are both regular and predictable. If performed regularly, it will make your child feel more comfortable and prevent problems such as bowel leakage and constipation.


What exactly is bowel irrigation?

Bowel irrigation is when water is introduced into the bowel via the rectum, using a rectal catheter. The water stimulates the bowel and flushes out the stool. The process takes about 30–45 minutes. After irrigating, the lower part of the bowel is empty. Bowel irrigation is performed every 1 to 2 days.

 

It is important to do it regularly as:

  • Regular irrigation prevents bowel accidents, simply because the lower bowel is empty of stool
  • Regular irrigation prevents chronic constipation as it encourages bowel movements, meaning they become regular 

 

Until your child learns how to irrigate themselves, you need to make sure that it is done correctly and safely. Find a good, regular routine that works and encourage your child to take an interest. They will have to do it themselves when they are older.


It can be a good idea to keep track of your child’s progress. For inspiration, why not download and print a the Bowel Emptying Diary (pdf, 1MB).


Coloplast offers a bowel irrigation system called Peristeen® Plus.

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Teach your child the empty poo game

Teaching children to empty their bowels using the Poo Game

As soon as your child shows an interest in being part of emptying their bowels you should start to involve them. A fun way to do this is to use the Poo Game – a card-based game that teaches them the basic steps. The Poo Game

Becoming independent

As your child develops, they will want to become more independent. This is a natural part of growing up. The same goes for the child’s toilet habits. When you feel your child is ready, you can start teaching them about going to the toilet and emptying their bowels.

The Poo Game

The Poo Game is a set of cards that you can use to teach your child how to empty their bowel. The cards can be used to play different fun games that can be adapted to suit age and skills. Simply print the cards, cut them out and you’re ready to play.

The Poo Game has been designed to help you and your child learn toilet habits in a fun way. It’s simple to use and as the child gets the hang of it, it’s easy to make it more challenging. Have fun!

Download playing cards (pdf, 1MB)

Download instructions (pdf, 1MB)

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Remember…The Poo Game is meant as a training supplement, not to replace actual instructions for use. Consult a doctor or a nurse to get proper guidance or training in how to use the bowel flushing product you have chosen and always read the instructions.

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Important Safety Information: Peristeen® Plus

Peristeen ® Plus is intended to promote evacuation of the contents in the lower colon.

Peristeen ® Plus is indicated for patients suffering from fecal incontinence, chronic constipation and/or time-consuming bowel management procedures.  The product is indicated for both male and female adults and children from 3 years of age. The rectal balloon catheter is available in two sizes:  Small, normally used by children;  Regular, normally used by adults.

Contraindications: Peristeen Plus must not be used in the following situations as the mechanical obstruction or the weakened tissue in the colon caused by any of the below would increase the risk of bowel perforation, trauma or bleeding: - Known anal or colorectal stenosis - Colorectal cancer - Within 3 months of anal or colorectal surgery - Within 4 weeks of endoscopic polypectomy - Ischaemic colitis - Acute inflammatory bowel disease - Acute diverticulitis - Since the list is not exhaustive, the physician/healthcare professional should always consider individual patient factors as well.

Warning: Anal irrigation procedure should always be carried out with care. Bowel perforation is an extremely rare, but serious and potentially lethal complication to anal irrigation and will require immediate admission to a hospital, often requiring surgery. See the device manual for complete user instructions, contraindications, warnings, precautions, and potential complications/adverse events. For further information, call Coloplast Canada Corp at 1-866-293-6349 or consult the company website at www.coloplast.ca

Prior to use refer to product labeling for complete instructions for use, contraindications, warnings and precautions.

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