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💧 Post-Operative Management: The Function and Necessity of Surgical Drains in Healing
Description: An explanation of the purpose, types, and crucial role of surgical drains in post-operative patient care, focusing on how they prevent complications and support optimal wound healing.
Surgical drains are simple but critical medical devices used in hospitals following major surgeries to prevent the buildup of fluids—such as blood, pus, or other secretions—in the body cavity or wound site. This buildup of fluid, known as a seroma or hematoma, can create pressure, cause pain, and, most importantly, provide a breeding ground for bacteria, significantly increasing the risk of infection. By providing a clear pathway for this fluid to exit the body, the surgical drain is a proactive measure against post-operative complications.
There are two main functional types of surgical drains: passive and active (or closed suction). Passive drains, such as Penrose drains, use capillary action and gravity to…
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