Ongoing: 1. Monitor patient for signs of sepsis; if the patient is febrile, has redness, tenderness or increased ooze at the drain site, this could be a sign of infection, the treating team must be notified and blood cultures may need to be obtained. 2. Drain patency and insertion site should be observed at the beginning of your shift and before and after moving a patient. If applicable, ensure suction is maintained. A blocked drain tube can lead to formation of hematoma and increased pain and risk of infection. 3. Drainage needs to be documented at a minimum 4 hourly and more frequently if output is high. 4. Clean the drain insertion site daily . 5. Empty the collection bulb on the drain 3 times daily (or more often if needed) . 6. Drains should be removed as soon as practicable, the longer a drain remains in situ, the higher risk of infection as well as development of granulation tissue around the drain site, causing increased pain and trauma upon removal.