Surgical Drainage Devices Are Increasing In Demand Due To Rise In Number Of Surgeries Around The World

 

Surgical Drainage Devices 

A Surgical Drainage Devices is an implant that allows the removal of fluid or air from a wound or body cavity. This includes urinary catheters, nasogastric tubes, ventriculoperitoneal shunts, and vascular access ports. Surgical Drains are an important part of wound care, as they are placed to reduce the likelihood of infection and delay wound healing. They can be superficial to the skin or deep in an organ, duct, or cavity. The rising number of surgeries across the globe has fueled the demand for these devices.

Surgical Drainage Devices are also used to remove exudates from the peritoneal and pleural spaces. In order to achieve the highest level of patient safety and quality, a drain should be properly managed after placement and during operation. The patient's care team should monitor the site for signs of infection, obtain swabs or samples of any ooze to be collected, and take note of any changes in color, swelling, bad odor, or pus in the area around the drain.

General Surgery, Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Orthopedic Surgery, and Plastic/Reconstructive Surgery are some of the major applications of Surgical Drainage Devices. If an open drain is placed in a dependent area, the skin must be properly covered by a bandage to prevent it from being pulled out. If the drain is inserted into a body cavity, a safety pin may be placed at the end to prevent it from being pulled out.

There are a few different types of surgical drains for Surgical Drainage Devices, each with its own benefits and drawbacks. One common type is the Jackson-Pratt drain or JP drain. It is a low-pressure drain that collects blood immediately after surgery and then turns to fluid with occasional blood clots. This drain is used to remove the blood from a wound during and after surgery, which can help the wound heal faster and prevent infection. It is also a valuable tool to keep track of how much fluid has been drained. In August 2021, SOMVAC Medical Solutions, Inc. received the U.S. Patent (11,078,898), which covers its SOMVAC SVS Smart Suction Technology and its management platform for surgical drains.