An easy-to-make suction drain system

Spring active drain using bladder (50-60ml) syringe (De Adotey's drain)

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The use of a spring mechanism could be fashioned with a syringe.

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De Adotey’s drain is a 60 ml bladder syringe with spring mechanism.

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The spring mechanism is used to provide a negative pressure which serves as an active drain.

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This is especially in a developing economy.

Introduction

Closed active drainage system with a syringe is an accepted way to let out fluid in a surgical wound. We present a simple spring active (negative suction) drainage (SAD) system using locally improvised metallic spring and 60 ml (bladder syringe); SAD of Adotey, a newly designed compression–expansion spring mechanism which serves especially in situations where an active drainage system is of utmost importance.

Conclusion

De Adotey's drain is a 60 ml bladder syringe with spring mechanism which is used to provide a negative pressure as an active drain.