Surgical Drain Output Record
After surgery, fluid can collect in your body. A drain lets it flow out. Track the date, time, amount, and color of the fluid each time you empty your drain. Try to measure it at the same time every day.
After a surgery, fluid may collect inside your body in the surgical area. This could cause problems and increase the risk for an infection. A surgical drain allows the fluid to flow out.
Your doctor will want you to keep track of how much fluid comes from your drain and record what it looks like. Use this chart to record the date, time, amount, and color each time you empty your drain. Try to measure the fluid at the same time each day.
| Date | Time | Amount in milliliters (mL) | Color (for example, red, pink, yellow, or clear) |
|---|---|---|---|