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Putting patients in control with Peristeen Plus transanal irrigation

For a patient suffering with bowel dysfunction, establishing an effective bowel care routine which fits into daily life is an important part of coming to terms with their bowel problem and regaining control of when they empty their bowels.

What is Peristeen Plus transanal irrigation?

Peristeen Plus transanal irrigation is a well-documented bowel emptying technique used to prevent faecal incontinence and chronic constipation.

It’s an effective long-term alternative to other bowel management methods and works simply by introducing lukewarm water into the bowels via a rectal catheter to stimulate a bowel movement.

With regular use, some users are able to achieve predictable bowel management and the ability to stay continent for up to two days giving them confidence to do the things they might not have been able to do before.

Peristeen Plus works when lukewarm water is introduced into the rectum and colon via the anus and subsequently evacuated into a toilet together with the contents of the descending colon, sigmoid and rectum.

 

 

Peristeen Plus should be considered when:

  • First-line treatments (e.g. laxatives, diet changes) fail to provide sufficient relief
  • The patient is within the principle bowel dysfunction patient groups: neurogenic, functional, paediatric
  • Patient assessments have been conducted and the patient is engaged

Bowel Interest Group, 2020. Cost of Constipation 3rd Edtion. Available here:https://bowelinterestgroup.co.uk/resources/cost-of-constipation-report-2020/