sump drain

sump drain (smp)

n.

A drain consisting of a smaller tube within a larger tube through which fluid passes as a result of suction.

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sump drain,

a drainage device consisting of two tubes, one to allow fluid to be drained from a cavity and the other to allow air to enter the cavity to replace the fluid. It may be attached to a suction apparatus.

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drain [drān]

1. to withdraw liquid gradually.

2. any device by which a channel or open area may be established for exit of fluids or purulent material from a cavity, wound, or infected area. See also wound healing.

 Top, Jackson-Pratt drain. Bottom, Penrose drain. From Lammon et al., 1995.

cigarette drain a drain made by drawing a small strip of gauze or surgical sponge into a rubber tube; called also Penrose drain.

Jackson-Pratt drain a closed wound drainage system comprising a drainage tube and collection vessel.

Penrose drain

1. cigarette drain.

2. a thin rubber tube that facilitates drainage from a closed or partially closed area.

sump drain a double-lumen drain that allows air entering the drained area through the smaller lumen to displace fluid into the larger lumen.

sump-Penrose drain a triple-lumen drain formed by placing a double-lumen tube within a Penrose drain.

wound drain see wound drain.

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drain

1. to withdraw liquid gradually.

2. any device by which a channel or open area may be established for exit of fluids or purulent material from a cavity wound, or infected area. See also wound healing.

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active drain

continuous or intermittent suction is used for greater efficiency in fluid removal.

cigarette drain

a drain made by drawing a small strip of gauze or surgical sponge into a tube of gutta-percha or rubber.

passive drain

relies on gravity and must be placed in a dependent position.

Penrose drain

a thin tube of latex rubber; secretions drain around, not through this tube.

sump drain

a drainage system in which a small air tube is located inside the lumen or wall of a larger tube that drains fluid from a cavity.

underwater drain

the external opening of the drainage tube is immersed in a sealed container of water; used for drains from the pleural cavity to collect drainage yet maintain a mild negative pressure.