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What Is The Normal Amount Of Serosanguinous Drainage Aspirates Weekly?
Can you give me an abnormal normal amt of serosanquinous drainage aspirates weekly, 2 months post op bi-mastectomy c immediate placement expanders? The 1st tube fell out before 30cc hr. for 48 hrs, then 3wks later the other side s tube fell out. No signs infection.
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hi.
it is case to case basis. it is different per patient. there is no specific range for drainage weekly. the most important thing to consider prior to removal of the drainage is the amount in 24-48hours accumulated. if it is less than 30cc, in a 100cc Jackson Pratt drain for example, in 24-48hours, then the drain could already be removed safely in post mastectomy cases.
hope this helps.
good day!!
~dr.kaye
it is case to case basis. it is different per patient. there is no specific range for drainage weekly. the most important thing to consider prior to removal of the drainage is the amount in 24-48hours accumulated. if it is less than 30cc, in a 100cc Jackson Pratt drain for example, in 24-48hours, then the drain could already be removed safely in post mastectomy cases.
hope this helps.
good day!!
~dr.kaye
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