JBI recommendation for practice UWSD

Question 1

JBI Recommended Practice

Answer 1

Monitor and document 
patient clinical state at 
least 4/24
Observe and document 
insertion site daily
Inspect the drainage 
unit and tubing
Low-pressure suction
Drainage
Patient transport

Question 2

Monitor and document
patient clinical state at
least 4/24

Answer 2

• Breath sounds and 
equality
• Resp rate, pattern, 
effort and depth
• HR
• Temp
• SpO2
• Pain assessment

Question 3

Observe and document

insertion site daily

Answer 3

• Observe for signs of 
infection and 
inflammation
• Check dressing is 
clean, dry and intact

Question 4

Inspect the drainage

unit and tubing

Answer 4

• NEVER lift the drain 
above check level
• Ensure no kinks or 
obstructions that may 
inhibit drainage
• Ensure all connections 
are tight and secure
• Tubing should be 
anchored to the 
patients skin to 
prevent pulling
• Ensure the unit is 
securely positioned in 
a stand or hanging on 
the bed

Question 5

Low-pressure suction

Answer 5

Low suction is not 
always required. If 
ordered set to 
prescribed level
• Monitor an document 
low pressure suction

Question 6

Drainage

Answer 6

• Monitor and 
document the colour 
and consistency of the 
drainage
• Monitor and 
document the volume 
of the drainage
• Monitor and 
document the 
oscillation and check 
for presence of 
bubbling

Question 7

Patient transport

Answer 7

• Do NOT clamp the 
tube
• Ensure the bottle is 
always carried below 
the level of the 
patient and observe 
for safety