Applied Nursing Research
Volume 17, Issue 4 , Pages 265-274 , November 2004

Safety and effectiveness of large-volume enema solutions

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 Supported by a grant (#1 R15 NR004867-01) from the National Institute of Nursing Research, Marilee Schmelzer (PI). C.B. Fleets, Inc. donated enema bags and Braintree Laboratories donated NuLYTELY, the polyethylene glycol electrolyte solution.

PII: S0897-1897(04)00080-1

doi: 10.1016/j.apnr.2004.09.010

Applied Nursing Research
Volume 17, Issue 4 , Pages 265-274 , November 2004