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What is considered a simple drain?

 

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Specializes in OR, Nursing Professional Development.

Simple drains would be the same as passive drains. Drains are typically classified as passive or active. Here's an article that can help explain.

https://nursingcecentral.com/lessons/drains-everything-you-need-to-know/

You may wish to review the Hemostasis Management module, chapter 5.

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