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Thursday, 29 August 2013

RECTAL EXAMINATION OF INFANT OR CHILD

RECTAL EXAMINATION OF INFANT OR CHILD




Note any anal fissure, polyp, prolapse or perianal erythema. Rectal examination should be done with a little finger that is gloved and lubricated with petroleum jelly. Once the finger is in, may assess the anal muscle tone. Note if the rectum is empty or full. The glove should be examined for faces, mucus and blood after the finger is withdrawn.

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