Jackson-Pratt Drains

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Jackson-Pratt Drain, Jackson Pratt Drainage

Jackson-Pratt drains are low-pressure systems that are typically made of silicone[^1]. The drain consists of a multiply perforated end connected to a vacuum reservoir that can be compressed manually and allows air to escape through a tightly sealable opening.

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Jackson-Pratt drain
Illustration of a Jackson-Pratt drain. Figure adapted from Praxis der Urologie. Thieme Verlag 2020.

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