How much does a Pleur-Evac cost?

Pleur-evac MINI Sahara Chest Drain System – S-0500

How does a Pleur-evac system work?

Both the wet suction and dry suction series of Pleur-evac have a positive pressure relief valve that opens with increases in positive pressure, preventing pressure accumulation (figure 15). Normally, air exits through the suction port.

What is a Pleuro vac?

The Pleur-Evac® Infant Chest Drainage unit with dry suction control and water seal is a sterile, single use drainage system intended for post-operative patient care. The fluid path is non-pyrogenic.

Should the water seal chamber bubble?

Air bubbling through the water seal chamber intermittently is normal when the patient coughs or exhales, but if there is continuous air bubbling in the chamber, it can indicate a leak that should be evaluated.

What is a Pleur Evac used for?

The Pleur-evac® Chest Drainage System—the premier chest drainage solution for thoracic, cardiovascular, trauma and critical care—uses the most advanced fluid management technology available.

How much water should be in the water seal chamber?

2 cm
LEVEL OF WATER IN WATER SEAL CHAMBER The water level should be at 2 cm. Water may need to be added due to evaporation. Add as needed through short suction tube. Water may need to be withdrawn if chamber is overfilled.

What is Pleur Evac suction?

How do you monitor chest tube drainage?

* Assess the amount, color, and consistency of drainage in the drainage tubing and in the collection chamber. Mark the drainage level on the outside of the collection chamber (with date, time, and initials) every 8 hours or more frequently if indicated. Report drainage that’s excessive, cloudy, or unexpectedly bloody.

What does bubbling in water seal chamber mean?

Air Leak
Bubbling in the Water Seal Chamber May Mean an Air Leak If the water seal is continuously bubbling, you should suspect an air leak. Think of the lungs as wrapped in plastic. An air leak occurs when there is a hole in the plastic wrap allowing air to escape from the lung tissue into to the pleural cavity.

What do you do if a chest tube comes out?

A chest tube falling out is an emergency. Immediately apply pressure to chest tube insertion site and apply sterile gauze or place a sterile Jelonet gauze and dry dressing over insertion site and ensure tight seal. Apply dressing when patient exhales. If patient goes into respiratory distress, call a code.

When was Pleur Evac chest drainage system introduced?

For many years Pleur-evac® Chest Drainage Systems have played a significant role in driving the evolution of chest drainage technology. First introduced in 1967, wet suction technologies introduced in Pleur-evac Chest Drainage Systems quickly set the industry standard. Teleflex can now offer you an impressive range of different

When to use a mini Pleur Evac unit?

MINI SAHARA™ Designed to permit patient mobility, the MINI Sahara allows patients to ambulate during recovery while still providing accurate suction, patient pressure and fluid collection data. The MINI can be used as a primary device when minimal drainage is anticipated, or as a step-down unit from other Pleur-evac models.

What should I do if my Pleur Evac falls over?

Keep the Pleur-evac Unit upright. If it falls over, stand it up again. It will continue to drain. The next time the nurse visits, tell the visiting nurse that the unit fell over. Keep the Pleur-evac Unit below chest level to promote drainage by gravity. Make sure the unit is below chest level when you are sitting, standing, lying down and walking.