A comparison between disposable and non-disposable suction drainage units: a report of a controlled trial.
A randomized trial of high vacuum Redivac drains and low vacuum Portovac drains has been conducted in 46 female patients undergoing simple mastectomy through a transverse skin incision. The Redivac units drained less fluid, stayed in place for a day less than the Portovac units and were emptied once less often.
D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D004209:Disposable Equipment; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008408:Mastectomy; D008875:Middle Aged; D011897:Random Allocation; D013396:Suction / Q000295:instrumentation*; D013997:Time Factors