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2026 FY Adult Ambulatory Abdominal Transplant Drain Care and Removal

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Jackson-Pratt (JP)

2026 FY Adult Ambulatory Abdominal Transplant Drain Care and Removal

The JP drain removes fluid by creating suction in the flexible drainage tube.
Suction is created by squeezing the JP bulb collection device and closing the stopper.
The device expands as it fills with fluid.

Drain Function

Jackson-Pratt (JP)

Surgical drain Management

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Surgical drain Management

Inspect:

Insertion Site - for redness, drainage, and verify suture(s) intact
Tubing and reservoir - for presence and color of drainage
Patency of tubing - is it draining or clogged?
Airtight connections - does bulb stay compressed when stopper is closed?
Leaks or kinks in system

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Before emptying a drain, INSPECT the system to ensure proper functioning.

Using Wound Drainage Systems

Hand Hygiene and gloves

Prepare collection device (with measurements)

Release stopper and allow JP bulb to fill with air

Pour drain bulb contents into collection device

Note amount and characteristics of drainage (e.g. serous, serosanguinous, sanguinous, purulent).

Reactivate suction by compressing JP bulb and replace stopper.

Remove gloves, perform hand hygiene, and document.

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Emptying a JP Drain

Empty drain every 6 hours.

Keep a record of output (write down amount each time emptied).

Drainage should decrease over time. The output determines when the drain can be removed.

Cover drain site with waterproof dressing when showering.

Call clinic if there is redness or leaking from drain site, increase in pain, change in output (increased volume or if more blood present), or for other questions/ concerns.

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Home care: Patient education

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KNowledge Check

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KNowledge Check

www.merit.com

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680ME fits 5F-14F

StayFIX Fixation Device

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Remove StayFIX from the sterile package and align slit with the JP tubing (B)

Slide device slit until JP tubing is positioned in the hole (B & C)

Peel off paper backing and adhere to skin (C)

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Clean and dry skin per institution policy

Applying Stayfix securement dressing

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Peel off paper backing from the blue foam (D)

Gently bend JP tubing into the blue foam channel (D & E)

Peel off large paper backing from second tab (E)

Fold second tab over the JP tubing and secure (F)

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applying StayFIX securement dressing

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StayFIX Fixation Device

If you have not been trained in drain removal, you may assist with drain removal by preparing supplies, placing dressing after removal, and helping with red-bag disposal of drain.

A Provider orA staff member who has been trained in drain removal by completing BOTH:

Learning Exchange Module on drain care and
Observation checklist proving competency of skill.

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who can perform JP drain removal?

Gather sterile suture kit and gauze.
Perform hand hygiene and don gloves, gown, mask, and eye protection or face shield.
Verify the correct patient using two identifiers.
Explain the procedure and ensure that the patient agrees to treatment.
Remove sutures
Release suction by opening the bulb stopper.
Instruct the patient to take a deep breath while stabilizing the surrounding skin with a gauze pad.
Swiftly and evenly withdraw the drain. Do not force drain removal.

If resistance is felt, stop and notify the practitioner.

Inspect the drain after removal to ensure that it is fully intact

No fragments were retained.

STEPS: Jackson Pratt (JP) Removal

Elsevier video of drain removal

Do not force drain removal. If resistance is felt, stop and notify the provider.

Wound Drainage REmoval

Wound Drain REmoval

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KNowledge Check

Apply slight pressure to site with gauze for 3-5 minutes.
For minimal drainage:

Leave gauze in place, add additional layers as needed, and secure with a transparent dressing.

For moderate drainage:

Apply an absorptive, moisture-retentive dressing, such as a foam dressing.

Label the dressing per the organization’s practice.

Measure and record the amount of drainage in the collection device before discarding.
Dispose of all soiled dressings, supplies, or single-use equipment in biohazard.
Remove PPE and perform hand hygiene.
Document the procedure in the patient’s record.

RN/provider to assess, treat, and reassess pain.

After JP Drain Removal

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KNowledge Check

You will be assigned a REDCap Checklist that must be completed before you can remove JP independently. For a sample printable checklist in Elsevier, click link below: