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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

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Measure and record amount in record log before emptying

Date Morning Noon Evening Total

Mar 22 Drain#1 -40cc

Drain#2 -45cc

#1 – 40

#2 - 45

#1 - 20

#2 - 20

#1 – 100 cc

#2 – 110 cc

Mar 22 30cc 40 40 110cc

Mar 26 15cc 0 15 30cc

Mar 27 10cc 0 10 20cc

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You can shower with a drain in placeGauze 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 dryPlastic bandage

change in 7 days, shower or bathe

Call your nurse if you are unsure

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Drain bulb will not stay squeezed Blocked tube Fluid collects under the skin Total is less than 30 mls in 24hrs

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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 101.3 F) for two

days or more Signs of infection such as swelling, redness,

warmth in your “at risk arm”

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Report to the emergency department where you had your surgery

If you live outside the city: Report to your nearest emergency department

WRHA Breast Health Centre

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204-235-3906

Toll-free: 1-888-501-5219