Drain Removal

POST-PROCEDURE ACTIVITY:

• Resume as tolerated.

POST-PROCEDURE PAIN:  

• Pain control following your procedure is a priority for both you and your Physicians.
• If you experience some soreness or tenderness at the site, we recommend taking over the counter analgesics to help relieve this pain.
• Alternative methods for pain relief include but not limited to heat or cold compress, relaxation techniques, rest, and changing of positions.
• If pain continues after 5-7 days or you have severe pain not relieved by medication, please contact us as directed below.

POST-PROCEDURE SITE CARE:

• You will have a small bandage over the procedure site.  Keep this dry.
• You may remove it in 24 hours.
• You may shower in 24 hours, after removing the bandage.
• Do not submerge the procedure site for 1 week (no bathtub, swimming, hot tub, etc.)
• Do not use ointments, creams, or powders on the puncture site.
• Be sure your hands are clean when touching near the site. 

DIET/MEDICATIONS:

• You may resume your previous diet after the procedure.
• Please see the Medication Reconciliation sheet for instructions regarding resuming your home medications. 

CALL THE DOCTOR IF:

• Bright red blood soaks the bandage.
• You have pain not relieved by medication.  Some soreness at the site is to be expected.
• You have signs of infection such as: fever greater than 101F, chills, redness, warmth, swelling, drainage, or pus from the puncture site.