How do I dispose of PleurX drainage?
How do I dispose of PleurX drainage?
Clean your PleurX valve and connect the drainage line Use your other hand to clean the valve and connect the drainage line. Pick up the end of your catheter and hold it away from your body. Twist off the valve cap and throw it away (see Figure 6).
How often can malignant ascites be drained?
Most patients with advanced cirrhosis (end-stage liver disease [ESLD]) develop ascites. This is often managed with diuretics, but if refractory, then the fluid is drained from the peritoneal cavity every 10–14 days by large volume paracentesis (LVP), a procedure requiring hospital admissions.
How to drain a PleurX catheter on YouTube?
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What does the PleurX catheter access kit 50-7280 do?
PleurX catheter access kit 50-7280. Fluid samples can help diagnose a complex problem. The PleurX catheter access kit is designed to aspirate a sterile fluid sample directly through the catheter. The catheter access kit is also designed to allow catheter flushing and perform routine maintenance.
What is the Orange stylet on a PleurX catheter?
The supplemental insertion kit aids PleurX catheter percutaneous insertion into the pleural or peritoneal space. The orange stylet occludes the fenestrations in the catheter, helping reduce the amount of fluid leakage during catheter placement. The stylet also makes the catheter more rigid for ease of insertion into the valved introducer.
When to use the PleurX catheter system for CHF?
If a pleural effusion due to CHF does not respond to medical management of the underlying disease, the PleurX catheter system is indicated for: • Palliation or resolution of symptoms: The PleurX catheter system is indicated for palliation and pleurodesis of recurrent pleural effusions, giving patients the option to manage their symptoms at home.