E. To Read Fluid Volume
1. Open capped port to release vacuum.
2. Read and record approximate volume.
3. Empty and reactivate evacuator.
Important:
A. Check for fluid entering closed wound suction evacuator. Lack
of flow may indicate all exudate has been removed. Check all
connections for air leaks and wound tube perforations for exposure
above skin.
B. Several activations of the closed wound suction evacuator may be
required to establish suction because of:
- Air entering partially closed wound.
- An operative air pocket.
C. The attached strap may be used to secure the evacuator to
the patient.
Precautions:
1. Avoid suturing through the drains to minimize the possibility of
breakage.
2. Drains should lie flat and in line with the skin exit path.
3. Particular care should be taken to avoid any obstacles to the drain
exit path.
4. Drains should be checked for free motion during closure to minimize
the possibility of breakage during/after removal.
5. Drain removal should be done gently by hand. Drains should not
be handled with pointed, toothed or blunt instruments which could
cause cuts or nicks and lead to subsequent structural failure of
the drain.
Warning:
Drain breakage may require surgical removal.
100cc Silicone Closed Wound Suction Evacuator
and Silicone Drains
Indications for Use:
Wound drains are used to remove exudates from wound sites.
A. Drain Placement
1. Place wound drain(s) within critical fluid collection areas.
2. Draw non-perforated section of wound drain through skin until
flat portion of drain is seated appropriately or drain indicator mark
appears at the skin surface.
3. Attach non-perforated section of drain either to Davol
®
"Y"-connector or directly to evacuator inlet port.
NOTE:
(1) Since the 1/8" Silicone Round Drain cannot connect directly to
the evacuator inlet port,
Davol #0070780
"Y"-connector must be
used to connect to evacuator.
(2) When using two drains, the
Davol #0070790
"Y"-connector
must also be used with 3/16", 1/4" Silicone Round Drains and 7,
10 and 12.7mm Silicone Flat Drains.
4. With two silicone drains; cut off plug from closed arm of "Y"-
connector. Attach both drains to "Y"-connector and then attach
"Y"-connector to inlet port.
CAUTION:
Do not puncture or perforate drain.
B. To Establish Suction in Evacuator
1. Open capped port.
2. Squeeze evacuator.
3. Close empty port. Orient plug strap so that plug tab does not
contact inlet port.
C. To Empty Container
1. Open capped port over collection basin.
2. Squeeze evacuator to empty.
D. To Re-establish Suction
1. Repeat step "B" above.
Note:
Reflux of fluid to the patient is minimized during reactivation by a
built-in anti-reflux valve on inlet port.