Types of Drainage Flashcards

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Purulent

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  • thick, yellow, green, tan or brown drainage

- may indicate infection

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Serous

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-clear, watery plasma

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Sanguineous

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-indicates fresh bleeding and appears bright red

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Serosanguineous

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-light red and more watery than sanguineous

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