Wound drainage systems Flashcards by Evan Scott | Brainscape

Q

Wound assessment items?

A

amount of drainage
consistency (blood, serosanguinous, serous)
color
odor
temp
wound site

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When to empty a JP drain?

A

when it is half full or 8-12 hrs

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Q

True or False

A patient can be discharged with a JP drain?

A

TRUE

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Q

Amount of negative pressure provided by a Hemovac?

A

45 mmHg, Hemi of 90 deg

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