What can I expect?
Your nurse will:
•Check the drain
•Monitor the pressure.
•Drain off any extra fluid
•Adjust the position of the drain
•Check the dressing for leakage and signs of infection
The nurse will also do a neurological exam by asking questions; such as “stick out your tongue”, “hold up your arms” and “show your teeth”. While these questions and exercises may seem silly, they all provide the nurse with information about the function of your brain. The doctor may draw fluid samples from the drain to send to the lab to test for infection. This is routine. If you get aninfection, the doctor will treat you with antibiotic