What is the primary purpose of an active suction drain placed in a postoperative wound?
Correct answer: D. To remove accumulating fluid by negative pressure
- A. To deliver antibiotics into the wound
- B. To prevent all bacterial entry into skin
- C. To provide permanent structural support
- D. To remove accumulating fluid by negative pressure
Explanation
An active drain uses negative pressure to remove blood, serum, or contaminated exudate from a wound. It does not sterilise the wound or replace proper tissue apposition and aseptic technique.
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