Overview
Jackson Pratt Drain Removal
Your child's Jackson Pratt (JP) drain removes fluid that collects inside the body after an operation. The soft plastic bulb, on the end of the drain, creates suction to pull the fluid out. The bulb will not work if it gets too full, and thus must be emptied periodically.
How to empty your child's Jackson-Pratt (JP)
Empty the Jackson-Pratt before it gets full
How to empty your child's Jackson-Pratt (JP)
Empty the Jackson-Pratt before it gets full
- Do this before the bulb gets full
- Wash your hands.
- Get the measuring cup.
- Open JP bulb cap. Try not to touch the inside of the cap.
- Empty the drainage into the measuring cup. Set the measuring cup aside.
- Before closing the cap, squeeze the JP bulb as flat as possible.
- While the bulb is squeezed flat, close the cap. The bulb must be flat in order to work properly and create suction.
- Record the amount of fluid every time you empty your JP.
- Flush the fluid down the toilet.
- Wash your hands.
When is it used?
A JP drain surgery is used to remove blood, pus, and other fluids from a wound after surgery. It also prevents fluid from building up in the wound site.
What happens after placement of the drain?
The bulb will act as a light suction to help drain fluid away from the wound. The fluid will be red or dark red when the drain is new. Within a few days, the amount of fluid draining from the wound should lessen and start to become pink. Your healthcare provider will decide when to remove the drain based on the amount and color of the fluid draining.
What are the benefits of the Jackson Pratt Drain Surgery?
Removing fluid from the operative site allows faster healing. Preventing fluid buildup will reduce the chances that the fluid will become infected. A change in the color or amount of fluid in the drain can alert your healthcare provider to problems in the wound.
What are the risks of the JP drain surgery?
JP drains can cause irritation and pain in and near the wound if the drain is not held securely in place. The wound could become infected if the JP drain is left in too long or if the wound site is not cleaned.
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