The following is a summary of “Management of Pleural Effusion in Mechanically Ventilated Critically Ill Patients: A ...

Second, unmeasured confounding or residual confounding by indication for the method of pleural drainage may occur, potentially influencing our results in two disparate ways. If patients with more ...

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

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.

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 ...

35 patients undergoing therapeutic thoracentesis were randomized to the study. Procedural time was recorded from the onset of pleural fluid drainage and was measured at 500 mL, 750 mL, 1000 mL and at ...

28(38.9%) patients also developed MPE, of whom 9(32.1%) were left sided, and 13(46.4%) were bilateral. 11 patients required at least one therapeutic chest drainage with 6 patients undergoing ...

Dr. Al-Heeti is the brother of CNET video producer Abrar Al-Heeti. Lymphatic drainage massages, which are said to reduce inflammation, bloating and even stress, have become a popular health trend ...