ABSTRACT
Objective To investigate the effect of different methods of intestinal preparation on intestinal cleaning for elderly gynecological patients undergoing surgery. Methods Sixty-four elderly patients undergoing gynecological surgery were divided into two groups according to admission seguence. The control group was treated with enema using 800~1000 mL 0.2%soapy water, while the experiment group was treated with enema using sodium phosphate salt oral solution mixed with 800 ~ 1000 mL 0.9% sodium chloride solution. The intestinal cleanness and enema times of the two groups were observed. Results The effect of intestinal cleanliness in the experiment group was better than that in the control group. There was significant differences between the two groups. (P<0.01). Conclusions For the elderly patients undergoing gynecological surgery, sodium phosphate salt oral solution can not only reduce the frequency of enema but also achieve the purpose of cleaning intestinal tract, to ensure the operation effect. It is the ideal method for cleaning bowels of the elderly patients in preoperative prepartion of the surgery.