title: Syringe suction drain.
abstract: A mini suction drain made up of a 20 cc glass syringe, a stainless steel spring and a scalp vein cannula (whose needle end has been cut off and multiple holes made in the distal 2.5-5 cm) is described. It is very useful in preventing postoperative haematoma formation, in nasogastric tube suction, in easy drawing up of fluids from vials, and in exploration of deep seated abscesses and collections. It is inexpensive, as syringe and spring can be re-used after sterilisation by autoclaving.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Government Medical College, Rajendra Hospital, Patiala, India.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Singh
authors.forename: M S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Thind
authors.forename: K S
authors.initials: KS
authors.lastname: Mander
authors.forename: G P
authors.initials: GP
authors.lastname: Singh
mesh_terms: D006406:Hematoma / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D013396:Suction / Q000295:instrumentation*; D013594:Syringes