Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Drainage

The removal of fluids or discharges from the body, such as from a wound, sore, or cavity.

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The removal of fluids or discharges from the body, such as from a wound, sore, or cavity.

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Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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DRAINAGE, SUCTION see SUCTION is also available

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  1. E02w.309w
  2. E04w.237w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Drainage. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D004322. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D004322
  2. Drainage. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drainage_(medical)
  3. Drainage. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5305547