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 ...

Tube thoracostomy is a minimally invasive procedure in which a drainage catheter is placed percutaneously into the pleural space. Equipment consists of a sterile set of instruments, local ...

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 ...

The recommended treatment for liver abscesses exceeding 5 cm in a diameter is anti-infection therapy combined with percutaneous catheter drainage. Complications may include local spread to adjacent ...

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.

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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 ...

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 ...

Thoracic percutaneous needle aspiration (TPNA ... Indications are an undiagnosed chest wall lesion, as well as undiagnosed pleural masses. An undiagnosed lung lesion may be an indication for ...

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