TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Surgical Tubes and Drains A1 - Columbus, Alexandra A1 - M. Havens, Joaquim A1 - B. Peetz, Allan A2 - McKean, Sylvia C. A2 - Ross, John J. A2 - Dressler, Daniel D. A2 - Scheurer, Danielle B. PY - 2017 T2 - Principles and Practice of Hospital Medicine, 2e AB - Surgical drains are used to monitor for postoperative leaks or abscesses, collect normal physiologic fluid, or to minimize dead space. Table 45-1 lists various types of drains, with their indications for use. This chapter will review the most common types of surgical drains, and the basic care of these drains from a hospitalist perspective. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/29 UR - accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1137607767 ER -