Definition: The insertion of drugs into the rectum, usually for confused or incompetent patients, like children, infants, and the very old or comatose.
NIM but only if discussed: do not index here routinely for every rectally administered drug; no qualif
See AlsoAnesthesia, Rectal; Suppositories
Other names Rectal Drug Administration; Instillation, Rectal; Drug Administration, Rectal; Anal Drug Administration; Rectal Instillations; Rectal Instillation; Rectal Drug Administrations; Rectal Administrations; Instillations, Rectal; Drug Administrations, Rectal; Drug Administrations, Anal; Anal Drug Administrations; Administrations, Rectal Drug; Administrations, Rectal; Administrations, Anal Drug; Administration, Rectal Drug; Administration, Anal Drug; Rectal Administration; Drug Administration, Anal
