When is a drain removed?
When nothing is coming out, or when contents are less than 30/50 ml in 24 hours
how does an open passive drain work?
provides conduit
examples of open passive drain
yates, penrose
how does a closed passive drain work?
uses siphon effect of gravity and capillary action
examples of closed passive drains?
NG tube, ventriculoperitineal shunt, chest tube
how does a closed active drain work?
generates active suction
examples of closed active drains?
redivac, minivac
how does a t tube drain work?
decompresses bile duct to prevent stones
name of drain often used post-breast surgery?
jackson-pratt