# Surgical Drain Logger

> HIPAA compliant app for logging and tracking surgical drain fluid levels. (iPhone/iPad app by David Cross.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surgical-drain-logger/id685926247 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [David Cross](https://appshunter.io/developer/680575632)
- Category: Medical, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 1 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-08-23
- Data updated: 2026-06-11
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surgical-drain-logger/id685926247/reviews.md

## What is Surgical Drain Logger?

Surgical Drain Logger is the VERY FIRST (HIPAA Compliant) App of its Kind! It is a simple, yet very effective app designed to help caregivers of Post-Op Patients (with surgical drains installed), quickly and easily Log, Track, Date, and Print the results of the contents of their surgical drain fluid levels. 

The (HIPAA Compliant) Surgical Drain Logger App is the first, and only one of it’s kind that will help your caregiver, or you, easily Log, Track, and Communicate the levels of your surgical drain fluids to your Surgeon, Physician, Nurse, or anyone else! 

No more looking for pencils, pins, and paper to write on. No more using white‐out or erasers to correct your mistakes; hunting for a calculator, or hassles tying to communicate the levels of your surgical drains to your physician! With the new (HIPAA Compliant) Surgical Drain Logger App, you can also quickly, and efficiently Run Day/Date/Range Reports, Fax, Email, Text, and/or Print the results/levels of your surgical drains right from your mobile device!

## Key features

- Log surgical drain fluid levels
- Track drain fluid over time
- Date entries
- Print results
- Run day/date/range reports
- Email and fax reports
- Text reports

## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surgical-drain-logger/id685926247/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Great app, but one missing feature.

*2024-05-09, version 3.0*

This is an excellent and easy to use app, but the only thing is it is missing a description of the drain outputs which some doctors ask for. Such as color.

### 3/5 — ALMOST PERFECT!

*2019-06-27, version 3.0*

6/26/19: Had an ‘emergency procedure yesterday (6/25), resulting in a new drain ... WHAT HAPPENED TO THE OPTION TO MAKE “cc” ENTRIES?!? My bulb measures “CCs” not ML’s or Ounces! Yes, the app is still ‘useful’ — but it would be MUCH BETTER if you still had the “CC” option. Seems my 5/13 ‘complaints’ are still valid! 🤬

Update (5/13/19): Just realized, there’s no ‘delete’ function in this app (you can ‘edit’, but not delete). If you ‘save’ an entry with a wrong date, there’s no way to totally delete the entry! 🤬

I just had major surgery and need to record my drain output. Like other app users, I started by putting the info in my ‘Notes’ app — then I found ‘Drain Logger’! The app is great — with a couple of, rather annoying, ‘flaws’!
1). When “ml” (or ‘cc’), is selected on the Homepage, WHY is it necessary to re-enter it when recording each new entry???
2). Similarly, WHY can’t the app pick up the time, from my phone ... as it does the date???

Also, can the app be designed to allow the user to select the number of data entry columns? While it is certainly conceivable that an individual could have as many as 6 drains to log, for those of us with fewer, the screen appears needlessly cramped. This is more an ‘aesthetic’ issue, than a functional one.

Still, the app is truly useful and appreciated! I hope the developers can/will ‘correct’ 1&2, above.

### 5/5 — Love it!

*2016-06-03, version 3.0*

Just had major surgery and have to keep track of measurements from two drainage tubes. I was entering the dates and amounts in my notes on my phone but that was very cumbersome and not very easy to read the results. This app is so easy to use and is very helpful keeping track of the measurements. 
I love the ability to print a report to bring to my doctors office as well. 
This is a wonderful app!

### 2/5 — Time stamp broken

*2015-12-02, version 2.0*

Such a great, simple app, but it won't let me update or change the time. And the default time is not even the current time making this app useless. Please fix!!  It would be great once this is fixed.

### 5/5 — What a great app

*2013-09-24, version 2.0*

I only wish this app was around when my mother was recovering from a double mastectomy. Glad to see technology being used for great things and not just mindless games. Thank you David Cross!

### 5/5 — Drain Logger

*2013-08-26, version 2.0*

Great app for the medical field..

## Frequently asked questions about Surgical Drain Logger

### What is Surgical Drain Logger used for?

Surgical Drain Logger is designed to help caregivers of post-operative patients quickly and easily log, track, date, and print the results of their surgical drain fluid levels. It simplifies record-keeping and communication with healthcare providers.

### Is Surgical Drain Logger HIPAA compliant?

Yes, Surgical Drain Logger is explicitly stated as being HIPAA compliant, ensuring patient data privacy and security.

### What devices does Surgical Drain Logger support?

Surgical Drain Logger is available for iPhone and iPod devices.

### How often is Surgical Drain Logger updated?

The latest version of Surgical Drain Logger is 3.0, which was last updated on January 6, 2016. It has not received updates since then.

### What is the age rating for Surgical Drain Logger?

Surgical Drain Logger has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### Can I share reports from Surgical Drain Logger?

Yes, Surgical Drain Logger allows you to run reports and then fax, email, or text the results directly from your mobile device to your surgeon, physician, or nurse.

### Does Surgical Drain Logger have ads?

No, Surgical Drain Logger does not contain advertisements, as indicated by the absence of an 'hasAds' flag.

### What is the user rating for Surgical Drain Logger?

Surgical Drain Logger has a strong user rating of 4.4 stars based on 5 ratings.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 3.0 — 2016-01-06

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

• Overall Increased App Stability
• Larger Screen Size/Resolution Support
• Surgical Drain Logging Increases From 4 to 6
• Faster User Interface
• Better Front/Back End HIPAA Compliance
• Smoother Surgical Drain Log Submission Interface
• Various Bug Fixes

### 2.0 — 2013-08-23

No release notes.

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