Okay, so you have drains, which are indwelling tubes placed intraoperatively, or percutaneously e.g. under ultrasound guidance, into a space in the body from which you want fluid to be able to drain on an ongoing basis for a while. read more
Medical Drain Sponges Drain Sponges are used to absorb liquid from wound sites and other areas that require removal of unwanted liquified matter. Medical Sponges come in various sizes and ply, 6 ply being the most common. read more
Anyway, the drain tube passes out of the body through a stab hole or in a surgical incision. You need a dressing to protect the site and keep it clean and dry. So, a drain sponge is just a square of gauze with a round hole in the middle (for the drain tube) and a slit from the hole to one the edges to allow it to be fitted around the tube. read more