[DMeadows]

I realize I'm an "old school" nurse, but could someone please help me with what "*****" means in reference to purlent drainage. I've tried really hard but I just don't get it.
Thanks

[Janet Barclay]

p u s s y, D, LOL. I've erased that one off kardexes myself

[night owl]

The drainage you are referring to is called "pus-like" drainage...you know, like pus??? It could be called *****drainage, but it doesn't sound so good. Pus-like drainage means the same as drainage of pus...I think. Well, you know what I mean. Right???

[nurseleigh]

Dont feel too bad. I am a student and it took me a few minutes of sitting here wondering before it hit me. lol

[Nova "Proz Jr"]

You wouldn't believe how many times I've seen M.D.'s use that term i.e. "*****" drainage Lt. great toe,and had them wonder what I was LMAO about.