On average, JP drains can continue to drain for 1 to 5 weeks. Keep a log and bring it to the clinic for discussion so your surgical team can determine the best time to remove the drain. The …

2011年8月9日 · Drains are placed after many operations in order to prevent any fluid from accummulating under the tissues...and prevent a seroma formation. As a general rule, drains …

2023年7月11日 · When you leave the hospital, care for your Jackson-Pratt drain by: Milking your tubing to help move clots. Emptying your drain 2 times a day. Do this once in the morning and …

2023年10月23日 · A Jackson-Pratt (JP) drain is a surgical suction drain that gently draws fluid from a wound to help you recover after surgery. To use one, you’ll need to regularly empty a …

Depending on the type of your surgery, your doctor may send you home with one or more bulb-shaped drains. Drains prevent the buildup of blood and fluid from occurring in the surgical site. …

The Jackson-Pratt (JP) drain is a special tube that prevents body fluid from collecting near the site of your surgery. The drain pulls this fluid (by suction) into a bulb. The bulb can then be emptied …

Jackson-Pratt (JP) Drain Care Instructions. PROPER JP DRAIN CARE IS ESSENTIAL TO YOUR PHYSICAL RECOVERY. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR SURGEON’S OFFICE IF YOUR …

After your breast surgery, one or more Jackson-Pratt (JP) drains will be placed at the surgery site to keep fluid from building up under your skin. You’ll need to “milk” the drains to prevent clots …

What is a Jackson Pratt Drain? JP drains are often placed in wounds during surgery to prevent the collection of fluid underneath the incision site. This is a closed, air-tight drainage system …

Jackson-Pratt (JP) Drain Care Instructions Empty the drain at least two times each day (morning and evening), or when the bulb is 1/3 full. Record the output each time you empty the drain on …