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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 collection bulb that catches the fluid draining from your wound. The bulb pulls the fluid out when it’s squeezed.
Drain Removal. Removal of a drain must be ordered by the physician or NP. A drain is usually in place for 24 to 48 hours, and removal depends on the amount of drainage over the last 24 hours. Checklist 40 outlines the steps for removing a wound drainage system.
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 once in the evening. Write down the amount of drainage on your Jackson-Pratt drainage log at the end of this resource.
0:07 - Take Drain off suction (Open the drain) 0:12 - take pair of scissors and clip the suturing wrapped around the drain. 0:24 - Pull it out. 0:33 - Cover opening with a gauze and adhesive tape...
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 once in the evening. Write down the amount of drainage on your Jackson-Pratt drainage log at the end of this resource.
Demonstration of JP drain removal, adapted from the ACS/ASE Medical Student Surgical Skills Curriculum.
A JP drain may be used to help remove fluid after some procedures, such as: Thyroidectomy (removal of the thyroid gland) Cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. Neck dissection (removal of lymph nodes) Parotidectomy (parotid gland surgery) Laryngectomy. How does a JP drain work?
When is the JP drain removed? aining as your incision heals. In most cases, You will need the JP drain until the amount of drainage is less than 30 milliliters. (about 2 tablespoons) per day. When should I call my surgeon? Call your surgeon’s office if:
Discharge Instructions: Caring for Your Jackson-Pratt Drainage Tube. Your healthcare provider discharged you with a Jackson-Pratt drainage tube. They commonly leave this drain within the abdomen and other cavities after surgery. It helps drain and collect blood and body fluid after surgery.
When will my JP drain be removed? The amount of fluid that you drain will decrease as you heal. The JP drain usually is removed when less than 30 milliliters (2 tablespoons) is collected in 24 hours. Ask your healthcare provider when and how your JP drain will be removed. What are the risks of a JP drain? The JP drain site may be painful or tender.