The following is a summary of “Management of Pleural Effusion in Mechanically Ventilated Critically Ill Patients: A Systematic Review and Guideline,” published in the December 2024 issue of Surgery by ...

Chest X-ray demonstrated a bilateral pleural effusion with a dark red amylase-rich exudate on needle aspiration, necessitating a chest drain insertion. CT imaging then highlighted a left-sided PPF.

BACKGROUND A study was undertaken to compare the relative physiological effects of underwater seal (UWS) versus flutter valve (FV) pleural drainage systems in the treatment of postoperative air leaks.

Researchers have found that both wall suction and gravity drainage led to equivalent amounts of procedural chest pain and ...

allowing fluid to be drained from the pleural cavity as needed. Community nurses and caregivers are typically assigned to undertake regular fluid drainage at the patient's home. Approximately 50% of ...

Similarly, patients with associated large pleural effusions (hydropneumothorax) have also been excluded from trials, but are likely to require chest drain insertion and further investigation (see ...

Procedure methods were standardized to use of a CareFusion 8 French dual indication catheter-over-the-needle drainage device kit. All procedures were performed based on best practice from the caring ...

Redax Chest Drain is practical to use and frees staff from monitoring and manging the vacuum source. It has solid built in handle, Emotrans can be fixed to patient bed, allowing for easy ...

Background: Ascites and pleural effusion are well recognized complications of pancreatic diseases. Drug therapy of these is limited by high cost, prolonged hospitalization and failure rates ...

When it comes to cleaning the kitchen, making sure the cabinets are wiped down, refrigerator is sanitized, and cleaning the sink are obvious steps–but it’s important not to miss a crucial hiding spot ...