1
Q
What are some situations for drainage?
A
Abscess Insecure closure of GI tract Anticipated leakage Trauma Decompression of GI tract
2
Q
What are passive drains?
A
Work with gravity
Path of least resistance
3
Q
Examples of passive drains?
A
Penrose
Urethral catheters
Urethral catheter
4
Q
What are active/closed drains?
A
Attached to an external source vacuum to create suction in the wound. Constant negative pressure
Closed used in uninfected closed wound site e.g mastectomy
5
Q
What are some complications of drains?
A
Hemorrhage Sepsis Bowel herniation Loss of drain Accidental loss of catheter
