After Discharge Intake and Output Nursing staff will record all fluids taken in and out. If you are unable to urinate after surgery, a Foley catheter may be inserted. Any drainage will be measured and recorded. You may have a hemovac drain in your incision. Any drainage that collects in the hemovac is measured and recorded.
Staff continues to record intake and output.
If present, your Foley catheter will be removed. If present, your hemovac may be removed. IV fluids may be discontinued. IV device remains in place until IV medications are completed. After surgery you will be given injections for pain.