Penrose drain

Penrose Drain

A Penrose drain (pronounced: pen-rose drain) is a type of passive drainage device used in surgery to remove excess fluid or pus from a wound site.

Etymology

The Penrose drain is named after its inventor, American surgeon Charles Bingham Penrose (1862–1925).

Description

The Penrose drain is a soft, flat, latex tube that is placed in a wound area to prevent the build-up of fluid. The drain works by allowing fluid to flow out of the wound by capillary action. The end of the drain is left outside the body, allowing the fluid to be collected and measured.

Usage

Penrose drains are commonly used in surgeries where there is a risk of fluid accumulation, such as abdominal surgery, thoracic surgery, and orthopedic surgery. They are also used in the treatment of abscesses and other types of wounds that produce pus.

Related Terms

• Drainage
• Surgery
• Abscess
• Capillary action
• Abdominal surgery
• Thoracic surgery
• Orthopedic surgery

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Penrose drain
• Wikipedia's article - Penrose drain

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