Therapeutic irrigation
Therapeutic irrigation is when doctors or nurses put liquid (usually water or saline) into a part of your body to clean it out or help it heal.
Think of it like taking a bath for your insides! When we take a bath, we use soap and water to wash away dirt and germs from our skin. Similarly, therapeutic irrigation uses a special type of liquid to clean out parts of your body that need extra help.
This liquid is put into the part of your body using a tube called a catheter or a cannula. This tube is very thin and flexible, so it can be inserted into small parts of your body, like your nose or bladder.
Therapeutic irrigation can be used for lots of different parts of your body, including your ears, nose, throat, lungs, bladder, and even your intestines.
It might sound a little scary, but don't worry! Your doctors or nurses will make sure you are comfortable and safe during the procedure. And when it's done, you should feel much better!
Think of it like taking a bath for your insides! When we take a bath, we use soap and water to wash away dirt and germs from our skin. Similarly, therapeutic irrigation uses a special type of liquid to clean out parts of your body that need extra help.
This liquid is put into the part of your body using a tube called a catheter or a cannula. This tube is very thin and flexible, so it can be inserted into small parts of your body, like your nose or bladder.
Therapeutic irrigation can be used for lots of different parts of your body, including your ears, nose, throat, lungs, bladder, and even your intestines.
It might sound a little scary, but don't worry! Your doctors or nurses will make sure you are comfortable and safe during the procedure. And when it's done, you should feel much better!
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