You may have drains placed during surgery. In some cases, the drains are removed before you are discharged from the hospital. However, since you will likely be discharged home with these drains in place, the following information may be helpful to you in understanding their purpose and how to care for them.

Drains help healing and reduce the risk of infection by removing the fluid at your surgical site. It is attached to a bulb or collection device where you will see fluid and blood. You may feel some burning and pull from the stitch that holds the tube in place. Your drain will be removed when the fluid leaking from it is less than 30cc’s every day.