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hydrotherapy
vaginal douche
physical medicine
definition
vaginal douche
1. 2 quart douche bag, plastic tubing with start and stop valve
2. assume a convenient position like lying or sitting in tub at 45° angle to ensure flow of fluid into all vaginal crevices and folds
3. nozzle may be lubricated with a little Vaseline
4. insert nozzle into vagina and allow solution to flow in until a sense of fullness or pressure is experienced over the bladder
5. nozzle may held in place by folding the lips of the vulva around it with thumb and forefinger
6. hold the fluid in the vagina as long as possible, a slow count of 15
7. allow fluid to gush out and repeat until all fluid in douche bag is used
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