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How do you flush a JP drain???

I work on a surgical floor, and have for about a year, but I've yet to have to flush a JP drain. I overheard one of my coworkers talking about having an order to do so, but I was unable to follow up and ask her HOW.

It sounds like the drain comes from the wound site, then there are 2 ports -- 1 that is hooked up to tubing and goes to the JP bulb, and the other just an available port.

How exactly do you flush a JP, especially given that it has 2 ports as opposed to 1? I have absolutely no idea. Where do you hook up the saline syringe too? Which port? I know nothing!

If anyone can offer advice based on their experience, that would be great!

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