System and method for patient preparation

Abstract

A method for preparing the human bowel to undergo colonoscopy. A salt solution, preferable having a 0.9% w/v concentration of sodium chloride in water and warmed to 40 C degrees, is utilized. A series of twisting and maneuvering exercises, such as those used in Yoga, is also performed. A predetermine quantity of the salt solution is consumed during predetermined intervals between the exercise steps, intending to clear and cleanse the colon so as to prepare it to undergo colonoscopy within about 3 to 24 hours after the completion of the preparation.

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         26 . A method of cleansing a patient's colon in need of examination to identify the presence of colon-related diseases or disorders, comprising:
 alternating, at least five times, administration of a predetermined quantity of an oral cleansing solution all at once following by performing by the patient a predetermined exercise;   wherein the solution comprises sodium chloride mixed with a diluent and optionally a flavorant to produce a solution comprising from about 15 to about 20 grams of sodium chloride per 2 liters of the diluent, wherein each of the at least five predetermined quantities of the oral cleansing solution total at least about 8-16 ounces, and wherein each of the at least five predetermined exercises are different from each other.   
     
     
         27 . The method according to  claim 26 , wherein administering the first predetermined quantity of the solution occurs at a first predetermined time, and wherein the first predetermined exercise occurs at a second predetermined time that is different than the first predetermined time. 
     
     
         28 . The method according to  claim 26 , further comprising performing a colonoscopic examination of the patient the same day as the administration of the solution and following the last performed predetermined exercise. 
     
     
         29 . The method according to  claim 26 , wherein the solution comprises a concentration made from 18 grams of sodium chloride per 2 liters of water. 
     
     
         30 . The method according to  claim 26 , wherein the solution is maintained at about 40 C. 
     
     
         31 . The method according to  claim 26 , wherein performing the first of the predetermined exercises comprises, with reference to the patient's body:
 following a first instruction to stand erect with both feet together with interlocking fingers and hands on top of the head with palms facing up;   following a second instruction to inhale while stretching arms upwards as much as possible and standing on toes; and   following a third instruction to exhale and stand erect with both feet together with interlocking fingers and hands on top of the head with palms facing up.   
     
     
         32 . The method according to  claim 26 , wherein performing the second of the predetermined exercises comprises, with reference to the patient's body:
 following a fourth instruction to stand with feet apart with interlocking fingers and arms stretched upwards above the head;   following a fifth instruction to inhale while bending at the waist and tilt outstretched arms to the right;   following a sixth instruction to exhale and stand with feet apart with interlocking fingers and arms stretched upwards above the head; and   following a seventh instruction to inhale while bending at the waist and tilt outstretched arms to the left.   
     
     
         33 . The method according to  claim 27 , wherein performing the third of the predetermined exercises comprises, with reference to the patient's body:
 following an eighth instruction to stand with feet apart and extend arms out at shoulder level with palms facing down;   following a ninth instruction to inhale while placing left hand on right shoulder with palm facing down and right hand on left waist with palm facing out and rotate and twist upper body towards the right so as to be able to see heel of the left foot;   following a tenth instruction to exhale and stand with feet apart and extend arms out at shoulder level with palms facing down; and   following an eleventh instruction to inhale while placing right hand on left shoulder with palm facing down and left hand on right waist with palm facing out and rotate and twist upper body towards the left so as to be able to see heel of the right foot.   
     
     
         34 . The method according to  claim 26 , wherein performing the fourth of the predetermined exercises, with reference to the patient's body:
 following a twelfth instruction to lie down flat on stomach with feet apart with both palms open and flat on the floor as if preparing to perform a push-up;   following a thirteenth instruction to inhale while twisting upper body towards the right turning the head to the right until able to see the heels of both feet;   following a fourteenth instruction to exhale and lie down flat on stomach with feet apart with both palms open and flat on the floor as if preparing to perform a push-up; and   following a fifteenth instruction to inhale while twisting upper body towards the left turning the head to the left until able to see the heels of both feet.   
     
     
         35 . The method according to  claim 26 , wherein performing the fifth of the predetermined exercises comprises, with reference to the patient's body:
 following a sixteenth instruction to squat down with feet apart and grip with hands just below the knees of each corresponding knee;   following a seventeenth instruction to inhale while touching right knee to the left toes;   following a eighteenth instruction to exhale and squat down with feet apart and grip with hands just below the knees of each corresponding knee; and   following a nineteenth instruction to inhale while touching left knee to the right toes.   
     
     
         36 . The method according to  claim 26 , wherein said colon-related diseases or disorders include one of gastrointestinal motility disease, cyclical vomiting syndrome, obesity, improve digestion and general well being by detoxification, irritable bowel syndrome, gas and bloating, and allergies.