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 Red or pink  gradually becomes clearer, yellowish- pink and more watery  Amount of fluid changes daily  Measure, record and empty 2- 3 times per day  Removed when total is less than 30 mls in 24 hours  Call the Breast Health Centre to have your drain removed wrha.mb.ca/bhc

 Measure and record amount in record log before emptying DateMorningNoonEveningTotal Mar 22Drain#1 -40cc Drain#2 -45cc #1 – 40 # # # #1 – 100 cc #2 – 110 cc Mar 2230cc40 110cc Mar 2615cc01530cc Mar 2710cc01020cc wrha.mb.ca/bhc

 You can shower with a drain in place  Gauze bandage  remove before shower, then put on a new one  or keep it dry and change it in 7 days or sooner if it gets wet  Tub bath – keep bandages dry  Plastic bandage  change in 7 days, shower or bathe  Call your nurse if you are unsure wrha.mb.ca/bhc

 Drain bulb will not stay squeezed  Blocked tube  Fluid collects under the skin  Total is less than 30 mls in 24hrs wrha.mb.ca/bhc

 Any new bleeding from the incisions or drain site  Any foul-smelling fluid coming from the incisions, drain site or drainage bulb  Increased warmth, swelling, pain or redness along incisions  Chills or fever (above 38.5 C or F) for two days or more  Signs of infection such as swelling, redness, warmth in your “at risk arm” wrha.mb.ca/bhc

 Report to the emergency department where you had your surgery If you live outside the city:  Report to your nearest emergency department

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