The Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society

Surgical Drain 3

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Categories: Tubes Surgical

Description:

- Provide an exit for drainage that may interfere with wound healing
- Closed systems minimize tissue trauma, decrease risk of infections and quantify output.
- Keep reservoir collapsed, tubing free of kinks, gently milk tubing if needed
- Dry gauze around insertion site

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