Post-Appendectomy Care and Drain Management Following an appendectomy, it is crucial to maintain the patency of the drainage tube to prevent it from being compressed or dislodged. Monitoring the color and volume of the drainage fluid is essential. Daily care involves cleaning the area around the tube with iodine and changing the dressing. The drainage tube can be removed once no fluid is being expelled. The presence of a drainage tube after appendectomy indicates a significant amount of fluid in the abdominal cavity. Patients should maintain a semi-reclining position and mobilize early to prevent intestinal adhesions and obstructions. Drainage Tube... Learn more