Murphy drip
Murphy Drip
Murphy Drip (pronunciation: mur-fee drip) is a medical procedure used in the field of Gastroenterology and Urology. It is named after the American surgeon, John Benjamin Murphy, who introduced the technique.
Etymology
The term "Murphy Drip" is derived from the name of its inventor, John Benjamin Murphy, a prominent American surgeon in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The word "drip" refers to the slow, continuous introduction of fluid into the body, which is a key aspect of the procedure.
Procedure
A Murphy Drip involves the slow, continuous introduction of warm saline solution into the colon or Bladder. This is typically done to cleanse the organ, stimulate bowel movements, or to treat certain medical conditions such as fecal impaction or bladder infections.
Related Terms
- John Benjamin Murphy: The American surgeon who introduced the Murphy Drip.
- Gastroenterology: The branch of medicine focused on the digestive system and its disorders.
- Urology: The branch of medicine that focuses on surgical and medical diseases of the male and female urinary-tract system and the male reproductive organs.
- Colon: The final section of the large intestine, terminating at the rectum.
- Bladder: A hollow organ in the lower abdomen that stores urine.
- Fecal Impaction: A solid, immobile bulk of feces that can develop in the rectum as a result of chronic constipation.
- Bladder infection: An infection in the bladder, also known as cystitis.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Murphy drip
- Wikipedia's article - Murphy drip
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