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Drainage

Medical Definition: The systematic withdrawal of fluids and discharges from a wound, sore, or cavity. (Dorland, 27th ed)
Guide Notes: note category; "withdrawal of fluids & discharges"; do not confuse with DRAINAGE, SUCTION see SUCTION; do not use /util except by MeSH definition
Drainage Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Drainage, Postural - Therapeutic drainage in bronchopulmonary diseases in which there is copious mucus secretion, such as chronic bronchitis, bronchiectasis, pulmonary abscess, or cystic fibrosis. The patient is placed with head downward, so that the trachea is inclined downward and below the affected area. It may be done in 15- to 20-minute sessions or by having the patient sleep in a head-down position. The therapy may be used in conjunction with forced expiration, bronchodilator agents, or expectorants.

Drainage Medical Definitions and Terms

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