Application of Bowel Preparation With Polyethylene Glycol-Electrolyte Powder For Colonoscopy In the Aged Persons

Objective To evaluate the efficacy and safety of polyethylene glycol-electrolyte powder in the bowel preparation for colonoscopy in the aged persons.Methods Eighty patients undergoing colonoscopy were randomized to either polyethylene glycol-electrolyte powder(A group) or electrolyte bowel preparation(B group).The quality of the bowel cleanness and bad reactiveness were assessed.Results The effective rate of bowel cleanness was 91.2% in A group,and B group was 71.7%,P0.05.Patients in A groups began to go to stool(49.9±10.2)min after taking medicine,B group was(54.6±12.4)min.There was no remarkable differences between two group.There were 13 case complained of nausea,vomitting,abdominal pain in B group,and A group was only 2 case.Conclusion Ingestion of polyethylene glycol-electrolyte powder is a safe and effective means of cleaning the bowel for colonoscopy in aged persons.It has the benefits of substantially less preparation time and dietary freedom.