How Much Fluid Should Be Draining in a Day in Order for my Jp Drains to Be Taken Out?

asked 9 months ago by StressedOut with TUBES in Albuquerque, NM
Latest answer by Vivek Bansal, MD
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Tags: drains, fluid

two children twenties not over weight (just extra skin) good shape

6 answers to How Much Fluid Should Be Draining in a Day in Order for my Jp Drains to Be Taken Out?

Breast Reconstruction

Different surgeons have different criteria, with that being said, we use less than 20cc/drain/24 hours and a drain can be removed. If two drains, we pull the highest drain on a TT and then the second one after the same criteria.

Vivek Bansal, MD
Danville Plastic Surgeon

Drain Output after Plastic Surgery: How much is too much

Drains are tubes placed in an operative bed which are usually closed suction systems which help to remove fluid normally secreted by the body in the immediate healing process. The volume usually accepted for drain removal is 30 cc per day for two consecutive days, though this can be variable depending on drain location. I hope this helps. Dr. Trussler

Andrew P. Trussler, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

www.drtrussler.com

Drainage after breast reconstruction

The amount of drainage that determines you can take the drain out varies from surgeon. A popular mark used by many surgeons is 30 cc in 24 hours. This does not guarantee that you won't form a seroma, but it is a good landmark. Best, Talmage J. Raine MD FACS

Talmage J. Raine, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Drain removal after surgery

Drains are placed after many operations in order to prevent any fluid from accummulating under the tissues...and prevent a seroma formation. As a general rule, drains can be removed once the output has fallen below 25 cc in a 24 hour period. However, this frequently depends on the procedure being performed as well as any particular issues associated with the patient. In some cases, I will leave them in longer.

Kevin Brenner, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Drain removal

I also like to wait until the output is below 25 cc in a 24 hour period. Don't try to fake that as getting the drains out early increases the seroma risk and the need to be poked with needles to drain the fluid.