Understanding Sanguineous Drainage: Assessment and Documentation in Wound Care
Sanguineous drainage is blood-tinged or bloody fluid that seeps from wounds during the healing process. While some bleeding is normal in fresh wounds, changes in volume, color, or timing can indicate complications such as infection, vessel damage, or delayed healing. Whether you’re caring for a surgical incision at home or managing a chronic wound, understanding what you’re seeing and when to raise concerns…