1. Drain Care
Drainage output helps determine progression of healing
If more than one drain is present, label and document separately
Davol
• emptied every shift and recorded
• measure and dispose of fluid
• pump the bulb until the balloon fills the chamber
• close the port by reinserting the plug
NG tube
• emptied as needed - canister changed every 72 hours
• measure, mark, and record output every 8 hours

2. Drain Care (continued)
Jackson-Pratt (JP)/Blake
• emptied every 8 hours or as needed
• open the tip of the bulb, measure, and record volume
• completely decompress bulb to reestablish the vacuum
Depuy - monitored every shift (but never emptied)
• ensure that clamp is open for drainage
• mark and date the output every 8 hours
• change when full or not working
Penrose
• emptied every 8 hours
• record drainage in ostomy bag or number of dressing changes if
no bag is used

3. Drain Care (continued)
Stryker reinfusion drain
• Closed blood recovery system used post operatively to
collect, filter, and allow for reinfusion of autologous blood
• Must not be turned upside down at any time
• Only an RN can reinfuse the Stryker drain
• Must have at least 300 ml for the first transfer
• An amount of fluid remains in the reservoir after transfer - this
should not be reinfused
• After reinfusion is discontinued (six hours) from the time written on
the front of the drain, the drain is cut and capped off
• The unit functions as a wound drain at this time
• Canister is then emptied every shift