I had my TT yesterday and I have had a plumonary embolism in the past. My drain tubes are beginning to back up with blood that has clotted. Is this normal?
Answer: Clotting in Surgical Drains It is common to see a thin strand of clotted blood within a closed surgical suction drain, especially at the connection to the reservoir bulb. Usually this doesn’t block the drain, and blood flows around these strands. I think these thin clotted strands probably form due to the slow blood flow in the drains. They are not a sign of clots within your blood vessels.
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Answer: Clotting in Surgical Drains It is common to see a thin strand of clotted blood within a closed surgical suction drain, especially at the connection to the reservoir bulb. Usually this doesn’t block the drain, and blood flows around these strands. I think these thin clotted strands probably form due to the slow blood flow in the drains. They are not a sign of clots within your blood vessels.
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January 10, 2018
Answer: Blood clotting in drains Hi there and thanks for your question! Yes, it is common for blood to begin clotting in the drain tubes if the blood is static. I recommend taking an alcohol pad and milking the drains to force the clot and remaining blood into the bulb. I suggest calling or seeing your plastic surgeon for his/her advice...best of luck!
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January 10, 2018
Answer: Blood clotting in drains Hi there and thanks for your question! Yes, it is common for blood to begin clotting in the drain tubes if the blood is static. I recommend taking an alcohol pad and milking the drains to force the clot and remaining blood into the bulb. I suggest calling or seeing your plastic surgeon for his/her advice...best of luck!
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January 8, 2018
Answer: Clots in drains Don’t panic. Clots in drains are common and don’t necessarily mean you are in a hypercoaguable (pro-clotting) state. We have our patients strip drains if they clot, but I would touch base with your surgeon before manipulating the drains if it hasn’t been discussed.
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January 8, 2018
Answer: Clots in drains Don’t panic. Clots in drains are common and don’t necessarily mean you are in a hypercoaguable (pro-clotting) state. We have our patients strip drains if they clot, but I would touch base with your surgeon before manipulating the drains if it hasn’t been discussed.
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January 8, 2018
Answer: Drains..... Greetings MsAbril.I suggest you talk to your plastic surgeon about your drains and the blood clots in your drain tubes. Generally speaking, small clots can be seen in the drain under normal circumstances, but on post op day #1 if there's always a concern about bleeding - therefore, your doctor needs to know! If the output of the drain is low then that's good news versus high outputs. Talk to your PS. Good luck and congratulations!Dr. ALDO
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January 8, 2018
Answer: Drains..... Greetings MsAbril.I suggest you talk to your plastic surgeon about your drains and the blood clots in your drain tubes. Generally speaking, small clots can be seen in the drain under normal circumstances, but on post op day #1 if there's always a concern about bleeding - therefore, your doctor needs to know! If the output of the drain is low then that's good news versus high outputs. Talk to your PS. Good luck and congratulations!Dr. ALDO
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January 9, 2018
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January 9, 2018
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