Revolutionizing Postoperative Care: Abdominal Drainage Techniques Unveiled
– Abdominal drainage procedure
– Draining fluid from peritoneal cavity
– Ultrasound evaluation
– CT scan evaluation
– Fluid aspiration with syringe
– Drainage catheter placement
– Live X-ray guidance
– Procedure duration: 30-60 minutes
– Potential complications: bleeding, infection, bowel perforation, injury to surrounding structures
– Pain or discomfort at insertion site
– Bathing restrictions
– Activity restrictions
– Ascites accumulation
– Inflammation, infection, traumatic injury
– Low risk procedure
– Over-the-counter pain medication