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Postoperative haemorrhage associated with active suction drains in two dogs
Author(s) -
Lynch A. M.,
Bound N. J.,
Halfacree Z. J.,
Baines S.
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
journal of small animal practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.7
H-Index - 67
eISSN - 1748-5827
pISSN - 0022-4510
DOI - 10.1111/j.1748-5827.2011.01029.x
Subject(s) - medicine , suction , discontinuation , resuscitation , surgery , complication , anesthesia , drainage , mechanical engineering , ecology , engineering , biology
This article describes two dogs in which an active suction drain was placed to manage dead space at the surgical site and acute haemorrhage and hypovolaemia occurred postoperatively. In both instances, fluid resuscitation and temporary discontinuation of drainage resulted in resolution of clinical signs. Although the underlying cause of haemorrhage was not definitively identified, the use of low‐pressure drainage systems and avoidance of interference with local blood vessels should be considered. This is a previously undocumented complication of active suction drain use in veterinary patients.