1 Selection: Be sure to choose the right type of slip resistant shoe for the job. 2  If you're on the go a lot, you might consider a slip resistant work shoe with a closed heel and secure closure design. 3  If your job requires you to stand most of the time, a slip resistant clog styled shoe with an open back may be preferable.
Recognize the importance of what Jackson-Pratt (JP) drains do. Following your surgery, you may have drainage from the wound that needs to be removed to prevent fluid, hematoma, and/or abscesses from forming. Being able to monitor the drainage also lets you watch for developing complications after your surgery.
You should also ask your hospital nurse to review the steps of JP drain care prior to discharge from the hospital. 1  The JP drain tubing is sutured into place. Pulling on it may cause discomfort. 2  Check the skin around the insertion site of the JP drain (and surgical incision) looking for signs of infection daily.