1 Selection: Be sure to choose the right type of slip resistant shoe for the job. 2  If you're on the go a lot, you might consider a slip resistant work shoe with a closed heel and secure closure design. 3  If your job requires you to stand most of the time, a slip resistant clog styled shoe with an open back may be preferable.
Recognize the importance of what Jackson-Pratt (JP) drains do. Following your surgery, you may have drainage from the wound that needs to be removed to prevent fluid, hematoma, and/or abscesses from forming. Being able to monitor the drainage also lets you watch for developing complications after your surgery.
While the solution is in the abdomen, extra fluid and wastes move from the blood and into the solution. 3. Drain Using gravity, the solution is then drained out of the body into a drain bag. The drained fluid is much like urine and will be clear yellow. It takes about 10 to 20 minutes to drain. When the solution is drained, a new bag of dialysate is connected to the catheter and the steps are repeated.