![]() ![]() Drainage may vary depending on location and type of surgery. The drainage is collected in a closed sterile collection system/reservoir (Hemovac or Jackson-Pratt) or an open system that deposits the drainage on a sterile dressing. Closed systems must be emptied and measured at least once every shift and cleaned using sterile technique according to agency protocol.ĭrainage tubes consist of silastic tubes with perforations to allow fluid to drain from the surgical wound site, or separate puncture holes close to the surgical area. A closed system uses a vacuum system to withdraw fluids and collects the drainage into a reservoir. ![]() The number of drains depends on the extent and type of surgery. A drain may be superficial to the skin or deep in an organ, duct, or a cavity such as a hematoma. 4.7 Drain Management and Removal Drain Managementĭrains systems are a common feature of post-operative surgical management and are used to remove drainage from a wound bed to prevent infection and the delay of wound healing. ![]()
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