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Care of Your Surgical Drain at Home Surgical drains are placed to help treat a collection of fluid or prevent fluid from building up in your body. Many times, you will go home with a drain. This hand out will tell you how to care for your drain at home. Cleaning the Site You will need to clean your drain sites daily. You may shower while your drains are in place. Let the soap and water run over the incisions and the drain sites. Do not soak in the tub, pool or hot tub with the drains in...

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1. Gather all necessary supplies: drain, sterile dressings, tape, and gloves.
2. Wash hands thoroughly and put on gloves.
3. Position the patient comfortably to access the surgical site.
4. Identify the drain placement site, ensuring it's clean and prepared.
5. Insert the drain carefully into the designated area, adhering to any specific angle or depth required.
6. Secure the drain in place using sterile dressings and tape, ensuring it doesn't shift.
7. Connect the drain to a suction device if necessary, ensuring proper suction pressure.
8. Monitor the drain for any signs of blockage or infection and document any output.

Who needs surgical drains are placed?

1. Patients recovering from major surgeries, such as abdominal, orthopedic, or plastic surgeries.
2. Individuals with conditions requiring fluid drainage, such as abscesses or significant tissue trauma.
3. Patients who have undergone procedures that might cause fluid accumulation in the surgical site.

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What is surgical drains are placed?

Surgical drains are medical devices used to remove pus, blood, or other fluids from a surgical site to prevent complications such as infection or fluid accumulation.

Who is required to file surgical drains are placed?

Typically, the healthcare provider or surgeon who places the drains is responsible for documenting their placement in the patient's medical records.

How to fill out surgical drains are placed?

Documentation for surgical drains should include the type of drain used, the location of placement, the date and time of insertion, and any relevant observations.

What is the purpose of surgical drains are placed?

The purpose of surgical drains is to allow for the drainage of excess fluid from a wound or surgical site, promoting healing and reducing the risk of infection.

What information must be reported on surgical drains are placed?

Information that must be reported includes drain type, placement site, volume and type of output, any complications, and the patient's response to the drain.