What is the purpose of drains?
Ans: withdrawal of fluids
apposition of tissues to remove a potential space by suction
monitor fluid output
Quiz What is a JP drain?
Ans: closed drainage system attached to suction bulb
Quiz What are the 3 S's of JP drains?
Ans: stitch removal
suction discontinuation
, slow, steady pull with 4x4
Quiz What is a penrose drain?
Ans: open drainage system composed of a thin rubber hose, associated with
increased infection rate in clean wounds
Quiz What is a G-tube?
Ans: gastrostomy tube, for draining feeding
Quiz What is a J-tube?
Ans: jejunostomy tube; used for feeding; may be a small-needle catheter or a
large, red rubber catheter
Quiz What is a cholecystostomy tube?
Ans: tube placed surgically or percutaneously with u/s guidance to drain
gallbladder
Quiz What is a T-tube?
Ans: withdrawal of fluids
apposition of tissues to remove a potential space by suction
monitor fluid output
Quiz What is a JP drain?
Ans: closed drainage system attached to suction bulb
Quiz What are the 3 S's of JP drains?
Ans: stitch removal
suction discontinuation
, slow, steady pull with 4x4
Quiz What is a penrose drain?
Ans: open drainage system composed of a thin rubber hose, associated with
increased infection rate in clean wounds
Quiz What is a G-tube?
Ans: gastrostomy tube, for draining feeding
Quiz What is a J-tube?
Ans: jejunostomy tube; used for feeding; may be a small-needle catheter or a
large, red rubber catheter
Quiz What is a cholecystostomy tube?
Ans: tube placed surgically or percutaneously with u/s guidance to drain
gallbladder
Quiz What is a T-tube?
