Drain-output rate
NCLEX-RN glossary · Reduction Of Risk Potential
Definition
The hourly or shift-based volume of fluid removed from a surgical or therapeutic drain.
Drain-output rate in plain English
Crucial for identifying sudden postoperative hemorrhage or failure of a drainage system. The main trap is relying on a cumulative shift total while missing a dangerous spike in the hourly output rate.
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