AORN Journal
Volume 91, Issue 2 , Pages 266-274 , February 2010

Surgical Vacuum Drains: Types, Uses, and Complications

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    One method to reinstate the pressure in a high-pressure bottled vacuum drain is to attach the plastic tube (arrow) to the suction unit and then release and close the valve when appropriate.

    One method to reinstate the pressure in a high-pressure bottled vacuum drain is to attach the plastic tube (arrow) to the suction unit and then release and close the valve when appropriate.

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    A four-channel vacuum drain ready for insertion.

    A four-channel vacuum drain ready for insertion.

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    To use a four-channel vacuum drain, the clinician bends the reservoir into a “U” by pressing both thumbs on the marked spots to release the lock.

    To use a four-channel vacuum drain, the clinician bends the reservoir into a “U” by pressing both thumbs on the marked spots to release the lock.

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 Editor's note: Redi-vac™ is a trademark of Atrium Medical, Hudson, NH. Jackson-Pratt® is a registered trademark of Cardinal Health, Dublin, OH. J Vac® and Blake® are registered trademarks of Ethicon, St Louis, MO.

PII: S0001-2092(09)00921-1

doi: 10.1016/j.aorn.2009.09.024

AORN Journal
Volume 91, Issue 2 , Pages 266-274 , February 2010

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