By Mark Allen


When a patient comments on the pain that they feel after going through an invasive surgery. Usually caused by many factors like infection, miscalculations in the operation, and other complications that compromise the well being of patient. However surgeons incorporate drainage after post operation due to the effectivity that it brings.

There are several factors that require the assistance of bags and tubes to remove extra fluid from the body. Surgical drain recording do just that because of effectiveness, relief, and promotes faster recovery for most patients. Most drainage systems are suction to a wall after it is hooked, it could be portable or left to drain on its own.

Surgical draining uses a tube to remove fluids such as blood and pus from an existing wound. Because fluid accumulating in one area of body increase the chances of bacteria to enter and infect it. Causing complications such as inflammation, itchiness, and a burning sensation that delays the recovery of the patient.

Under the umbrella of drainage there are four kinds of system that goes together whenever patients choose their tubes. These are called open, close, passive, and active. Open refers to tube that removes excess through the end of the external tube. Close is similar to open except it uses a container to receive the fluids.

Drains have several names and different sizes, but it depends on the type of operation and affected area where it needs to be inserted in. However it effectively reduce reactions from the tissues. Tubes are classified according to systems there are open or closed, and active or passive types.

The other two is simpler to understand because drains such as an open one requires only a corrugated rubber inserted in the body then drains out the fluid in one end. Though it does not prevent bacteria from entering from the external end. Compared to the close system where a container is need to receive the excess, and most are usually found in abdominal and chest drains. Infections are lowered through this method.

the effectivity of these systems relies on care and management by the practioner or carer. But if the patient is able to manage this then helpful reminders and practice to help them remember in a routine like phase. Management differs from each kind of operation, but knowing how to connect the tube to the suction source is a basic knowledge that must be taught correctly on the first day.

Management is incredibly important in the beginning of the recovery because it predicts the likelihood of premature detachment or optimal result. Removal only happens when fluids are lessened each day from twenty five ml per day. Once this happen the tube can be withdrawn each day by two centimeters. Sometimes to protect a recently operated site, drain tubes are kept in place to prevent leakage for a week. That is why a carer should constantly remember to keep the tubes clean and being sterile all the time.

Dehydration is often associated with drainage that is why most health carers should use additional intravenous fluids to replenish fluids and electrolytes. But even with proper care there is a higher chance of failure and complication to come about when sloppiness is found in the management. It could cause pain and discomfort, not enough drainage, infection, and early removal.




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