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What is the fluid that comes out of a JP drain?
You have been discharged with a Jackson Pratt Closed Suction System, better known as a JP drain. The flat perforated end of the tube is placed inside your body so that it can collect the body fluid that is produced as an effect from surgery. Serous fluid and blood mixed together is called serosanguineous fluid.
How do I know if my JP drain is infected?
When should you call for help?
- You have signs of infection, such as: Increased pain, swelling, warmth, or redness around the area. Red streaks leading from the area. Pus draining from the area. A fever.
- You see a sudden change in the colour or smell of the drainage.
- The tube is coming loose where it leaves your skin.
What does cloudy JP drainage indicate?
Seek care immediately if: You have cloudy yellow or brown drainage from your JP drain site, or the drainage smells bad.
What does JP drain look like?
Often, it will start as a dark red color and become a pink or yellow color. Ask your provider how you should bathe or shower while the drain is in place. You may also be instructed on how to change the dressing where your JP drain was placed.
What color is serous drainage?
Serous drainage is composed mainly of plasma. It is often thin and watery and will usually have a clear to yellowish or brownish appearance. Small amounts of serous drainage are normal during the first stages of healing.
Can I shower with a JP drain?
You may shower after you remove the bandage but don’t take a tub bath or submerge the area in water (such as in a bathtub or swimming pool) until your incision is completely closed and there is no drainage. Wash the site gently with soap and rinse the area with warm water. Pat the area dry.
How do I know if my surgical drain is clogged?
Your temperature is 100.5°F (38.0°C) or higher. Your skin is very red where the tube comes out (a small amount of redness is normal). There is drainage from the skin around the tube site. There is more tenderness and swelling at the drain site.
What does infected drainage look like?
Purulent drainage is a sign of infection. It’s a white, yellow, or brown fluid and might be slightly thick in texture. It’s made up of white blood cells trying to fight the infection, plus the residue from any bacteria pushed out of the wound. There may be an unpleasant smell to the fluid, as well.
What happens if JP drain is removed too soon?
If drains after tummy tuck are removed too early, there may be increased risk of seroma formation (fluid collection). Almost all patients after tummy tuck will develop a small seroma if investigated using ultrasound.
How often should you empty a JP drain?
Emptying your drain. You will need to empty your Jackson-Pratt drain 2 times a day, in the morning and in the evening.
What are the 4 types of wound drainage?
There are four types of wound drainage: serous, sanguineous, serosanguinous, and purulent. Serous drainage is clear, thin, and watery. The production of serous drainage is a typical response from the body during the normal inflammatory healing stage.
What does JP stand for in drain?
A Jackson-Pratt Drain (also called a JP Drain) is a closed-suction medical device that is commonly used as a post-operative drain for collecting bodily fluids from surgical sites.
How do you remove a JP drain?
Loosen the tape and gently remove the old bandage. Throw the old bandage into a plastic trash bag. Use soap and water or saline solution to clean your JP drain site. Dip a cotton swab or gauze pad in the solution and gently clean your skin.
What is the difference between a JP drain and a hemovac drain?
A JP drain has one function, to drain smaller amounts of fluid and blood from a surgical site. A hemovac, which also has a larger capacity , also can collect blood in order to give back to the patient. It can have an initial setup for an autologous re-transfusion, then after a certain period of time it’s converted to simply a collection device.
What color is wound drainage?
Serous or sanguinous drainage (or a combination of the two) is normal, while seropurulent or purulent drainage is often a sign of infection. Color- Normal wound drainage is clear or pale yellow in color; red or dark brown drainage signifies old or new bleeding.