Shirley drain

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The Shirley wound drain or sump drain is a suction drain with an intake tube that provides air to the bottom of the main tube. This allows a continuous flow of suction so that the tube doesn't get blocked. The Shirley drain is a double-lumen drainage tube intended to aspirate efficiently the contents of a fresh surgical wound. It removes the blood oozing from the walls of the wound cavity before it clots. [1] Modern variations of the Shirley drain continue to be used in hospitals, incorporating flexible medical-grade materials and adjustable suction settings to improve patient comfort and efficiency. [2]

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  1. ↑ Rawlinson, Nigel; Alderson, Derek (2010). Surgery: Diagnosis and Management. John Wiley & Sons. p. 113. ISBN   978-1-4443-9122-0.
  2. ↑ Bailey, Hamilton; Love, Robert John McNeill (2013). Bailey & Love's Short Practice of Surgery. CRC Press. p. 154. ISBN   978-1-4441-2128-5.


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