Wound Drainage: Everything You Should Know

Описание: There are different types of wound drainage. The look and color of the fluid draining from your wound may be an indication of something bigger.
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Let’s say you have an open wound. Do you see anything other than bright red blood draining from the sight? When you see pale red drainage or a mixture of blood and a clear liquid, this could indicate serosanguinous drainage. This type of drainage isn’t normally something that you need to worry about, but we’re going to discuss it further in this article.

If you see drainage of another color, it may indicate infection. Preparing yourself with the knowledge of the different looks and colors of wound drainage will help you figure out if and when you need to see a wound care doctor.

In this video, we’re going to talk to you about all types of wound drainage, including serosanguinous drainage. We’ll let you know what each looks like and when to call a doctor if you see it. At the end we’ll introduce you to Wound Care OC, a wound care specialty office in Orange County, California.

Drainage color and texture can vary. Here are some ways drainage might look:
thin
watery
thick
creamy
clear
cloudy
gray
pink
red
light red
bright red
dark red
yellow
green

Learn more about wound drainage in this article: https://woundcareoc.com/wound-drainage/

Call us for expert Wound Care treatment in Orange County, CA: (833) 700 - 0998