Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Therapeutic Irrigation

The washing of a body cavity or surface by flowing water or solution for therapy or diagnosis.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

The washing of a body cavity or surface by flowing water or solution for therapy or diagnosis.

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7 entry terms
  • Irrigation, Therapeutic
  • Irrigations, Therapeutic
  • Therapeutic Irrigations
  • Douching
  • Lavage
  • Douchings
  • Lavages

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Aspects Covered

14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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Indexing Annotation

IM only as general procedure; NIM for irrigation of specific organ or site; entry term LAVAGE: note several precoordinated lavage terms are also available.

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  1. E02w.779.492w.500w
  2. E02w.831.535.492w.500w
  3. E05.927w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Therapeutic Irrigation. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D007507. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D007507
  2. Therapeutic Irrigation. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Therapeutic_irrigation
  3. Therapeutic Irrigation. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q11714089