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Surgical Drain: When to Call Your Doctor
Learn steps to ensure your surgical drain remains healthy and in good working order. Also, learn signs of infection to be aware of and other possible reasons to contact your healthcare provider.
Wound Check After Surgery: Bleeding
It is normal to have some clear or bloody discharge on the wound covering or bandage for the first few days after surgery. Bleeding or discharge requiring frequent dressing changes can be a sign of a problem. Read on for details.
Wound Care After Surgery: Pain
It's normal to feel pain at the incision site. The pain decreases as the wound heals. Pain that continues more than a few weeks after surgery or pain that gets worse any time after surgery can be a sign of a problem.
Having Your Surgical Drain Removed
Understand the factors that go into consideration when your healthcare provider decides when to remove your surgical drain.