How TAI works

Regular irrigation of the bowel, empties the colon and rectum so effectively that it stays empty until the next irrigation. This not only prevents faecal incontinence, it also gives control over time and place of defecation. Also, insertion of water creates a mass movement from the ascending colon which prevents constipation. Other significant advantages with TAI are reduction of time and energy spent on bowel management, and the fact that it can promote independence from carers.

No more bowel accidents

When the training period is over and your bowel has adapted to TAI, the aim will often be to irrigate every other day. You should by then have achieved a bowel routine, avoiding both constipation and incontinence. The aim of TAI is to restore a regular and well functioning bowel, allowing you to lead a normal life.

How TAI works: step-by-step

TAI is a method of effectively emptying the bowel by instilling water into the colon, via a rectal catheter. This will stimulate the body’s peristaltic movement to evacuate feces. This is how it works: