What is mastectomic outflow?

Mastectomy is a type of surgery to remove breast tissue in the treatment of breast cancer. Then the patient is often temporarily placed temporary drainage of mastectomy. This drain, often called a jackson-pratt drain, is inserted through the skin for the collection of fluids resulting from surgery. The tube connects to the bulb, which is attached to the clothing outside the body. Before leaving the hospital, the nurse teaches patients how to take care of the drain. Patients are shown how to drain liquids and measure the amount. It must have a record of date and time, as well as the amount of fluids collected and the general color of fluids. This helps the doctor to know when to remove the drain of mastectomy. Gradually, the discharge of the fluid from the wound should be reduced. Patients should be aware that an increase in the level of activity can increase the amount of fluid discharge.

Bulb connected to the tube should be checked often throughout the day and patients should be able to clearly see the fluid level. Should be emptied when it is half full, rather than a completely full. For most patients, this generally means that it requires emptying three times a day, including just before bed.

Before taking care of the drainage of mastectomy, the hands must be washed. The bulb should be grasped so that it is upright and its cap should be carefully removed. Patients can then turn the bulb upside down through the measuring container and press it to release all the liquid. Before replacing the closure, the bulb must be fully pressed to allow suction.

After recording the amount and color of the liquid and when emptied, the content of the measuring cup may be emptied in the toilet. Patients should then rinse the container and wash their hands thoroughly. When the IS bulb is re -connected to clothing, it should always be kept lower than the skin area through which the tube is inserted.

The drain of mastectomy is usually removed after one to two weeks, during the subsequent appointment of the patient. Patients mustin carefully observe the area and report any abnormalities to your doctors. The indications of the problem include a sudden increase or decrease in drainage, fluid smells or pus in the liquid or around the tube. The doctor will have to see the patient if the wound becomes too swollen, warm or red, or if the patient develops a fever. Sometimes the outflows of mastectomy falls and requires a doctor's insertion, or the liquid cannot drain properly and accumulates under the skin.