Oct 23, 2023 · A Jackson-Pratt (JP) drain is a surgical suction drain that gently draws fluid from a wound to help you recover after surgery. To use one, you’ll need to regularly empty a …

Dec 9, 2025 · Care guide for Jackson-Pratt Drain Care. Includes: possible causes, signs and symptoms, standard treatment options and means of care and support.

A Jackson-Pratt drain (also called a JP drain) is a closed-suction medical device that is commonly used as a post-operative drain for collecting bodily fluids from surgical sites.

How long you’ll have your Jackson-Pratt drain depends on your surgery and the amount of drainage you have. Call your healthcare provider if your drainage is 30 milliliters (mL) or less in …

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Nov 14, 2025 · Researchers agree that Jackson-Pratt (JP) drains may help you recover from surgery faster and might help prevent complications. However, you must keep your drain …

The most common type of surgical drain carries the fluid into a collection bulb that you empty. This is called a Jackson-Pratt (JP) drain. The drain uses suction created by the bulb to pull the …

What is a JP Drain? A Jackson-Pratt® (JP) drain removes the extra fluid that normally builds up in an area of your body after surgery. This helps with wound healing. The JP drain is a bulb …

JP drains are closed bulb drains that move fluid away from your surgical site. This helps keep blood and fluids from building up under your skin and causing swelling.

The Jackson-Pratt drain is the most-used type of surgical drain. JP drains decrease swelling and reduce the risk of infection by providing a constant, low suction to pull fluid from a surgical …