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Caring for your closed bulb drain: For a Jackson-Pratt (JP) or Blake drain - 05/2016

Caring for your closed bulb drain: For a Jackson-Pratt (JP) or Blake drain
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Abstract

This handout explains how to care for a drain at home after surgery. Drain care instructions for a Jackson Pratt drain (JP drain) and a Blake drain are included.

Author
Patient Care Services
Publisher
University of Washington Medical Center
Date Published (original date)
2004
Revision Date
05/2016
General Subject
Patient Care Procedures & Instructions
Surgery
Specific Subject/Keyword
Postoperative Care
Medical Equipment and Supplies
Postoperative Teaching
Languages
English
Record ID
3167