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manual evacuation

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A bowel emptying technique in which a gloved and lubricated finger is inserted into the anus and used to remove stool.

Synonyms:
digital disimpaction, digital evacuation, manual disimpaction, rectal clear
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  • Manual evacuation
    Digital disimpaction, Rectal clear, A bowel technique which involves the use of a gloved and lubricated finger, which is inserted into the anus and used to remove stool.
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