Flushing JP Drain

[mugs]

How do we flush a JP Drain?

I want to know the procedure? If anyone has done it please reply. Thanks

[kfynn589]

I have flushed them many times.. with an order of course. Our policy is to disconnect, clean with alcohol wipe, flush, clean, reconnect. (The very simple version). You will need to check with your policy.. I am surprised some facilities don't do it! Health care amazes me because it is so different from place to place!!! I remember changing jobs and my previous employer got rid of CPM machines because research had shown little benefit and then the next facility swore by them!

[~PedsRN~, BSN, RN]

I have flushed them many times.. with an order of course. Our policy is to disconnect, clean with alcohol wipe, flush, clean, reconnect. (The very simple version). You will need to check with your policy.. I am surprised some facilities don't do it! Health care amazes me because it is so different from place to place!!! I remember changing jobs and my previous employer got rid of CPM machines because research had shown little benefit and then the next facility swore by them!

Yup, it sounds like to me that we are using accordion drains for the same types of issues that other hospitals are using JPs for. :)