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

or pleural effusion, is a condition in which the pleura, two large, thin layers of tissue that separate your lungs from your chest wall becomes inflamed. Not all patients will need drainage and ...

If drainage is indicated, the patient will do as many times as necessary for to be cured. There is not an exact limit for draining a pleural effusion. However, in recurring cases of pleural ...

Chest Drainage System Market. The global chest drainage system market is poised for continued growth, with sales projected to ...

The tube can either be aspirated intermittently or continuously, depending on the rate of pleural fluid that is being produced. Intermittent drainage is sufficient for most cases and allows for ...