Wound drainage systems are used after surgery to reduce infection risk. Different types of tubes and suction bulbs are used to collect bacteria and fluids. The system is monitored by medical staff and should not cause pain. Burn patients are closely monitored for infection.
Wound drainage systems are used to treat patients after surgery to help reduce the risk of infection after the procedure. A system used in hospitals consists of inserting one end of a rubber tube into the wound and making it flow outside the patient’s body. A wound can also be drained by applying continuous suction to the area using a bulb that is squeezed to provide drainage. Burn patients can also be treated using a wound drainage system that creates negative pressure to help keep bacteria at bay and promote healing.
The tubes used for wound drainage come in different styles. Depending on the type of wound, a flat or round tube may be used for wound drainage. Once the tube is in place after surgery, it helps keep the wound area free of blood and bacteria. The patient’s process is monitored and the tube is removed once constant drainage from the wound is no longer needed. A wound drainage system may also be used where fluids are collected in a plastic container or on a sterile dressing.
Another type of wound drainage system involves using a bulb device to provide suction to the wound area. The bulb is squeezed to extract material from the wound area. The bulb is also used as a container to collect bacteria and other substances as they drain from the wound.
The wound drainage system is inserted into the patient’s body, if necessary, while under general anesthesia. The surgeon regularly examines the patient in the days following surgery to determine how well the drainage system is working and how long the patient needs to stay in place. The nursing staff also examines the patient discharge and empties the collection container if necessary.
The person recovering from surgery should not find the presence of a wound drainage system painful. If the patient begins to experience pain from the drainage area, their doctor or nurse should be informed. A patient may experience a burning sensation when the drain is removed by the surgeon or nursing staff, and this is considered normal.
Wound drainage in burn patients is closely monitored by nurses. Some discharge is normal in the first couple days following the injury, but it should stop oozing after that point. If the burn site continues to have a discharge after that point, further investigation will be needed to determine if it has become infected.
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