In a recent meta-analysis, pleural fluid pH was found to be the most useful test in determining which parapneumonic effusions should undergo drainage. A pleural pH <7.2 represents the threshold ...

Objective: To determine the comparative effectiveness of common pleural drainage procedures for treatment of pneumonia complicated by parapneumonic effusion (ie, complicated pneumonia). Design ...

Abstract. Gulrajani, R. (2008) Avoiding hospital admission to drain pleural effusions. This is an extended version of the article published in Nursing Times; 104: 14, 30-31. This article describes the ...

Because the pleural effusions were uneven and there was no history or clinical evidence of cardiac, liver or renal failure, thoracentesis was performed. ... 3 The insertion of a chest drain may also ...

Demand for chest drainage systems is anticipated to increase at a CAGR of 5.7% during the assessment period. The global chest drainage system market value is expected to total US$ 1,034.25 million ...

Pleural effusion. A pleural effusion is a buildup of excess fluid in the pleural space. ... Pleurodesis can treat pleural effusions that are difficult to drain or keep coming back over and over.

We suspect that patients with more extensive local disease (ie, loculated effusions) ... Additional pleural drainage procedure Chest tube without fibrinolysis: 1.82 (1.10–3.00) ...

/PRNewswire/ -- The global chest drainage system market value is expected to total US$ 1,034.25 million in 2023 and US$ 1,795.93 million by 2033. Demand for ...

Chest Drainage System Market Analysis by Pleural Drainage Systems and Pleural Drainage System Kits, 2023 to 2033. Analyzing Emerging Trends and Opportunities for Chest Drainage Systems Manufacturers.