This gentle suction helps to draw out any fluid collections. The amount of drainage may vary depending on your movement. Jacksonpratt wound drain portfolio cardinal health. The most common drain is the jacksonpratt drain, which has a small hand grenade shaped bulb at the end of a plastic tube. At the top of the bulb are a catheter and a drainage outlet with stopper. However, since you will likely be discharged home with these drains in place, the following information may be helpful to you understanding their purpose and how to care for. This can prevent swelling and reduces the risk for infection. If you have more than one drain, empty, measure and write down the amount of fluid for each drain. Post intervention results showed a 70% uptake of the new drain chart, 55% had documented location, 70% clear time, 70% had type of drain documented, 75% had clear totals, 35% type of fluid draining, 45% had a chart started in recovery and 30% had a volume on return to the ward. Record this amount on your jackson pratt drainage record.
The drain is used after a mastectomy or lymph node removal to drain excess fluid from the surgical site. Drain output is often an under appreciated area of patient care. Secure the hemovac drain to the patients gown below the wound with a safety pin, making sure that there is no tension on the tubing. Jacksonpratt silicone ttube drain the jacksonpratt silicone ttube drain is indicated for hysterectomy and cholecystectomy and is soft and pliable to help reduce patient trauma during removal. When you leave the hospital, you will care for your jackson pratt drain by. On average, jp drains can continue to drain for 1 to 5 weeks. Measure and record the drainage amount according to ccor ml or oz and write down on the chart on the back of this sheet. Your doctor discharges you with a jackson pratt drainage tube. Empty the drainage down the toilet and rinse the measuring container with water. A drain may be superficial to the skin or deep in an organ, duct, or a cavity such as a hematoma. Record of jacksonpratt output call the doctor if any of the following occur. He or she will log the amount of drainage from each tube, and you will be instructed to continue the log on your own until your drains are removed. The drain is secured to the body with a stitch to minimize accidental removal. Empty the fluid into the toilet, rinse the measuring cup and flush the.
The information provided in the discharge instructions are not standardized for all surgeons who perform these operations, and instructions are not intended to replace any information previously provided by another veterinarian following any of the listed procedures. Bring the record of the drain outputs with you to each vi sit. Jacksonpratt drain care aftercare instructions what you. Date time of day amount of drainage 1 ml equal 1 cc 1st drain 2nd drain 3rd drain 4th drain. Once the drain is removed, do not swim or soak in a tub for two days. The drain has a squeezable container connected to flexible tubing. Caring for your jackson pratt drain after thoracic outlet surgery. Empty drainage into the measuring cup you were provided to check the drainage amount. The jp drain is a bulbshaped device connected to a tube. The drain s promote healing by keeping excess pressure off the incision. Jp drains are often placed in wounds during surgery to prevent the collection of.
We studied 20 plastic surgery patients 28 drains in total. Jacksonpratt wound drainage products the name you trust for. Jp drain chart amount emptied time emptied date total for day. Caring for your closed bulb drain for a jacksonpratt jp.
Clear daily totals are required to accurately assess a patients fluid balance and are often pertinent to the timing of drain removal. It will remain in place until you return to see your provider. After surgical procedure instructions for jp drain and. One end of the suction drain tube is inserted in the area of your body where the fluid is building up. How to care for your jackson pratt drainage system english.
Jackson pratt jp drain record sheet your doctor would like you to record the drainage fluid from your jp drain s. How to care for a jacksonpratt drain as a nursing student. Jackson pratt drainage record the date, time of day and amount of drainage each time you need to empty your jp drain bulb. Its used to stop fluid build up after surgery or if you have an infection. Record the drainage amount on the record sheets see record for drain 1 and record for drain 2 on pages 5 and 6.
This article will discuss how to care for a jackson pratt drain jp drain as a nurse or nursing student. Jackson pratt drain home instructions sealed after surgery, you will have a drain s called a jackson pratt jp. Drain log instructions memorial plastic surgery clear lake. How to empty your jp drain after surgery, you will have a drain s called a jackson pratt jp drain. The jacksonpratt jp drain is a special tube that prevents body fluid from collecting near the site of. Emptying the drains several times a day and recording the amount of drainage on the jp drain output record. Assess if drain is secured with suture or tape, document on ldas. After surgical procedure instructions for jp drain and surgical incision. Keep a log and bring it to the clinic for discussion so your surgical team can determine the best time.
Home care for your wound drain when you go home after surgery, you may have one or more drains in place to help your wounds heal. Jacksonpratt drains after surgery, you will have a drains called a jacksonpratt jp drain. Caring for your insertion site the area where the catheter enters your skin. At the end of each day, add the total amount of drainage for the 24hour period and record it in the last column of the drainage record. Increased tenderness and swelling at the drain site. Recording jp drain fluid levels once your drains are empty, youll need to record the amount of fluid removed so your doctor can determine if its safe to remove the drains. This will help the home care nurse know when to pull out your drain s. Core training requirements for jackson pratt drains june 23, 2011 the following core training requirements are outlined as guidance to agencies or instructors who intend to provide training in the protocol ip2. How to care for your jacksonpratt drain caring for the jp drain is easy. If you have more than one drain, make sure to measure and record each one separately. Use the chart to record the amount of drainage twice a day or any time the bulb is full.
Jp drains are commonly used in the health care setting. These drains are also called a jackson pratt drainage system, or jp drains. Please bring this form with you to each office visit. The drain is removed by the nurse or doctor when the amount of fluid is 30cc 1 oz or less for two straight days or three weeks after surgery, whichever comes first. A jackson pratt jp drain is used to remove fluids that build up in an area of your body after surgery. Jacksonpratt drains after surgery, you will have a drain s called a jackson pratt jp drain.
Jp drain log sheet houston tx memorial plastic surgery. After surgery, you will have a drains called a jacksonpratt jp drain. Care of your jacksonpratt drains baylor college of medicine. The drain will be in place until the drainage slows enough for your body. Then, as your wound heals, the fluid changes to light pink, light yellow, or clear. Core training requirements for jackson pratt drains. Caring for your jackson pratt drain after thoracic outlet. Call the clinic for an appointment when the drain is ready to come out. Clean your jp drains with a qtip and alcohol twice a day. To prevent infection, do not let the stopper or top of the bottle touch the measuring cup or any,other surface.
Caring for your jp drains university of washington. This is a closed, airtight drainage system which operates by selfsuction. A jackson pratt drain, jp drain, or bulb drain provides a constant low suction. Surgical drain care, instructions for home moffitt. Flush the fluid down the toilet and wash you hands. Jackson pratt silicone ttube drain the jackson pratt silicone ttube drain is indicated for hysterectomy and cholecystectomy and is soft and pliable to help reduce patient trauma during removal. Drain care instructions the jackson pratt jp system is. If you have a jp jackson pratt drain keep the bulb compressed folded at all times except when you empty it. A hernia occurs when there is a hole in the muscles of the abdominal wall, allowing a loop of intestine or abdominal tissue to push through the muscle layer. It helps drain and collect blood and body fluid after surgery. Carefully measure and record the character, color, and amount of the drainage. Your doctor will remove drain when the drainage is at. Grab the jp drain record sheet given to you by your medical staff. A jackson pratt drain also called a jp drain is a closedsuction medical device that is commonly used as a postoperative drain for collecting bodily fluids from surgical sites.
Caring for your closed bulb drain for a jacksonpratt jp or. Make sure the tubing is free from twists and kinks. Part of the medical record signature title initials signature title initials intake and output intake n d e output n d e iv oral liquid blood ng tube emesis urine ppn tpn 8850018 rev 0505 lipids hemovac tube feeding jackson pratt chest tube total 8 hr. Contact your primary care provider and ask if they are willing to remove the drains. In some cases, the drains are removed before you are discharged from the hospital.
Carefully tip bulb sideways and empty by gently squeezing into your container. A suction drain is a device that gently pulls excess fluid from your body. It demonstrates how to milk the tubing of your drain, empty the drainage bulb, and properly record the amount of fluid collected in the bulb. The drain promotes healing and recovery, and reduces the chances of infection. Hold the measuring cup your fluid has been emptied into at eye level. A jacksonpratt drain also called a jp drain is a closedsuction medical device that is commonly used as a postoperative drain for collecting bodily fluids from surgical sites. 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. Breast, abdomen, etc the jackson pratt jp drain is a special tube that prevents body fluid from collecting near the site of your surgery. You may need to empty the drain every six to eight hours or as. Ensure drain is located below the insertion site and free from kinks or knots.
Instruction sheet jp drains a jackson pratt drain is placed under the skin in order to remove blood and other body fluids drainage from collecting in that area. After surgical procedure instructions for jp drain. Meade, md care of your jackson pratt drains rev 828 introduction. The jp drain removes fluids by creating suction in the tube. A better way to secure jacksonpratt drains by promedics. For more information about how to use and care for your jackson pratt drainage system, please refer to the printed materials given to you by your nurse. John stoddard cancer center support programs 2 john stoddard cancer center specialty services 4. Caring for your closed bulb drain pratt jp or blake drain wash your hands well with soap and warm water before and after you empty your drain. The bulb can then be emptied and the fluid inside measured. Hemovac, jackson pratt jp and blake are common drains used for wounds. The jackson pratt system is made up of a soft plastic bulb. Therefore, it is important you know how to properly care for a patient with a jackson pratt drain. We recommend that patients check their drains every meal and before going to bed to help them remember.
Caring for a jackson pratt drain 275 reaction to this procedure, including patients pain level and the effec. How to care for your jackson pratt drain caring for the jp drain is easy. A jackson pratt drain, jp drain, or bulb drain provides a constant low suction to pull air or excess fluid from your surgical site for faster healing and prevention of complications. Patient drain record left right date output date output am am. If you feel ok removing the drains yourself, call the clinic for instructions. Drains systems are a common feature of postoperative surgical management and are used to remove drainage from a wound bed to prevent infection and the delay of wound healing. Emptying your drain 2 times a day and writing down the amount of drainage on your jackson pratt drainage log at the end of this resource. The drain usually stays in place until the drainage is a small amount. The device consists of an internal drain connected to a grenadeshaped bulb via plastic tubing. Dressing and drain management jackson pratt jp drain care instructions 14 jp drainage amount record sheet 15 recovery recommendations elevation 16 deep breathing 16 posture 17 exercises 18 activity guidelines 23. Assess drain insertion site for signs of fluid or air leakage, redness or irritation to the skin. The jackson pratt jp drain is a special tube that prevents body fluid from collecting near the site of your surgery. Jackson pratt jp drain care instructions continued. The other end comes out through a small cut in your skin.
To prevent body fluid from collecting near the surgical site, the drain pulls this fluid by suction into a bulb. The practice may typically remove the drains when they put out less than 30mlday for two consecutive da ys. Jacksonpratt round drains are available in both silicone and pvc per physician preference and feature a radiopaque stripe running the entire length of the drain tubing for xray detection. A better way to secure jacksonpratt drains promedics. Home care for your wound drain when you go home after surgery, you may have one or more drains in. Caring for your jacksonpratt drain after thoracic outlet surgery 4 10. In some cases the drains are removed before you are discharged. They work by running a plastic tube from the incision site to a plastic bulb that can be flattened. Document site condition and notify treating team and aum if any concerns. Patient drain record left right date output date output am am pm pm am am pm pm am am pm pm am am pm pm am am.
Care of the drain postbreast cancer surgery side perspective view of the papilla gown with jacksonpratt jp drain. Feb 03, 2020 what is a jackson pratt drain and how does it work. A drain may need to stay in place for several days to several weeks. This device suctions and collects fluid from your surgical area. By following some simple instructions, you or your caregiver will be able to care for these at home. The jacksonpratt silicone ttube drain is indicated for hysterectomy and cholecystectomy and is soft and pliable. Feb 03, 2020 you suddenly stop draining fluid or think your jp drain is blocked. The tubing is put into an area near your surgical incision. Doctors commonly leave this drain within the abdominal cavity after surgery. There is an extra record sheet for you to use on page. You have been discharged with a jackson pratt closed suction system, better known a s a jp drain. If you have more than one drain, measure and record each. Make sure to record your drain output when deflating the drain bulb 34 times a day. You have increased pain, redness, or swelling around the drain site.
One end of the tube is placed inside you during surgery. The jackson pratt system is made up of a soft plastic bulb figure 1. Drainage tube home care instructions this booklet describes how to care for your drainage. Output am am pm pm am am pm pm am am pm pm am am pm pm am am pm pm am am pm pm am am. Jackson pratt jp drains you may have drains placed during surgery. You will need to empty your jackson pratt in the morning and in the evening. Drain record and instructions kryger institute of plastic surgery.