Oct 23, 2023 · A Jackson-Pratt (JP) drain is a surgical suction drain that gently draws fluid from a wound to help you recover after surgery. To use one, you’ll need to regularly empty a …

A Jackson-Pratt drain (also called a JP drain) is a closed-suction medical device that is commonly used as a post-operative drain for collecting bodily fluids from surgical sites. The device …

Jul 11, 2023 · How to care for your Jackson-Pratt drain. When you leave the hospital, care for your Jackson-Pratt drain by: Milking your tubing to help move clots. Emptying your drain 2 …

Apr 6, 2025 · What is a Jackson-Pratt (JP) drain and how does it work? A JP drain is used to remove fluids that build up in an area of your body after surgery. The JP drain is a bulb …

The Jackson-Pratt drain is the most-used type of surgical drain. JP drains decrease swelling and reduce the risk of infection by providing a constant, low suction to pull fluid from a surgical …

How long you’ll have your Jackson-Pratt drain depends on your surgery and the amount of drainage you have. Call your healthcare provider if your drainage is 30 milliliters (mL) or less in …

Mar 28, 2025 · Jackson-Pratt drain. The Jackson-Pratt drain is probably the most common type. It’s used in all kinds of surgeries to drain fluid from a surgical site. The drain itself is connected …

You have been discharged with a Jackson Pratt Closed Suction System, better known as a JP drain. The flat perforated end of the tube is placed inside your body so that it can collect the …

Jul 25, 2024 · How does a JP drain work? A JP drain is a closed suction device. This means that the fluids are collected within a closed system, without the need for an outside suction …