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Post Masectomy Pain After Emptying Drains
shoshrubin
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After single masectomy (right) surgery a single drain was put in a has to be emptied throughout the day. After emptying, there is pain radiating side to side, which seems to be from the drain vacuum pressure when it's empty.
Any recommendations for pain management?
we are
Taking pain medication as prescribed
Emptying drain with two hands to keep top hand steady, while bottom hand clears line to avoid tugging down
Opening bulb stopper during emptying, close when empty
Sleeping on angle pillow on left side off the surgery area
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