The easiest to use

Surgical Drain Loggin App.

Post surgery - you have enough on your plate. Logging your post-surgical drainage amounts is tedious. Sharing those surgical drain numbers with your doctor - even more so. With a simple interface and a quick one-click surgical drainage reading entry process - DrainChart is designed to take the hassle out of the tasks of surgical drain data management.

When it comes to maintaining your surgical drain numbers our moto is simple:

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DrainChart has all the features you need to record your post-surgical drain numbers, and share them with your doctor.

Surgical Drain Log Desktop and Mobile App

No fuss. Enter your surgical drain amount and simply press "Submit". That's it!

Single-button simplicity

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Some procedures necessitate more than one post-surgical drain

Multi-drain capability

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Live-share your post-surgical drain numbers with your doctor anytime

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DrainChart can be accessed from your phone, tablet, or desktop

Mobile-friendly

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Download data to Excel for any ther needs you may have.

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Security and privacy are the primary concern.

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Post Surgical Drain

Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about surgical drains:

Typically, the incision will normally have a mild amount of drainage. That drainage will typically be thin, watery, and a pinkish-red in color. However, you should consult your doctor for what to expect in your specific case.

Genrally, the initial drainage will be bloody. As the wound heals, the drainage should change color from red to pink to light yellow or clear. This may vary from patient to patient, so consult your doctor regarding what to expect and what irregularities to watch for.

To empty a closed suction drain, using a gloved hand, open the cap on the drain. Hold the opening pointed away from you and squeeze all of the drainage into a measuring cup or larger measuring container, if needed. Record the amount and color of the drainage. - American College of Surgeons

On average, JP drains can continue to drain anywhere between 1 to 5 weeks. Consult your doctor for a more specific timeline.

There are four types of wound drainage: serous, sanguineous, serosanguinous, and purulent.

Serous drainage is composed mainly of plasma. It is typically thin and watery and will usually have a clear to yellowish or brownish appearance. Generally, small amounts of serous drainage are normal during the first stages of healing. Please consult your doctor for a more specific idea of what color drainage to expect.

Typically, purulent drainage indicates infection. It can be white, yellow, green or even brown fluid and might be slightly thick or cloudy in texture. Consult your doctor for what color drainage to expect and what to watch out for.

It can take days, weeks, or even months for the wound to be clean, clear of infection, and finally heal. Consult your doctor for your specific timeline.

Usually, the reservoir should be emptied at least twice a day, regardless of whether it is full or not. However, it is possible you may need to empty it more than twice a day if the reservoir is filling often. Consult your doctor for specific instructions.