Has anyone dealt with a "Duval Drain"?

Anisettes, BSN, RN · Jul 21, 2009

Hi,

We've put them intra-operatively, but I know next to nothing about caring for them on the floor. The Clevland Clinic as some info and trouble-shooting tips on it, though - it's about midway down the page at http://my.clevelandclinic.org/services/surgical_drains/hic_drain_and_suture_line_care_for_wounds.aspx

Hope this helps

Tait, MSN, RN · Jul 21, 2009

Thanks! Any little bit helps!

Tait

Ps. ahhh davOL! I had a feeling there was a spelling error.

Pss. Found this on a google search!

https://allnurses.com/general-nursing-student/need-little-push-327374.html

RheatherN, ASN, RN, EMT-P · Jul 21, 2009

a Davol drain... but what are you looking for information wise?? we use them very frequently on my floor.

-H-RN

nathanviet2001 · Apr 17, 2011

Yes, I have dealt with two duval drains on 1 patient s/p abdominal surgery. It is a type of irrigation drain, because it has D5W riders running at 10cc/hr attached to the duval port. The Duval itself has a filter and is to be unclamped while the Duval is attached to the suction. I learned that from the Chief of surgeon; to be left clamped if the suction is ordered to be stopped. It's similar to JP's drain but with Duval, it is attached to wall suction, running intermittently and irrigated with 10cc/hr rider. It's pretty cool actually, because you can see that is is working.

rkitty198, BSN, RN · Apr 17, 2011

We get them frequently too.

We only flush a few times a shift with 10ml of NS- but with the tubing itself I am sure that not much gets into the patient enough to be suctioned out. I wondered about how well it even works with such a small amount instilled.

They are like JP's, T-tubes, pigtails- they are a way to drain from inside out.

I have issues with them, because they are sutured in and all, but they are quite thick and you cannot pin easily to the gown for the patient to ambulate. Any ideas on keeping them secure??