RT Book, Section 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. SR Print(0) ID 1137607767 T1 Surgical Tubes and Drains T2 Principles and Practice of Hospital Medicine, 2e YR 2017 FD 2017 PB McGraw-Hill Education PP New York, NY SN 9780071843133 LK accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1137607767 RD 2024/03/29 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.