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plural effusion
by jade_amber, Jun 17, 2007 02:17PM
My partner has malignant pleural effusion and needs constant oxygen.
A pluredesis is too risky at present as his drainage is still quite high.
He has drainage in both lungs and it appears to be reducing to around 130 mls over 24hrs. What can be done to help inflate the lungs to prepare him for this
procedure.
Thanks
Jade_amber
A pluredesis is too risky at present as his drainage is still quite high.
He has drainage in both lungs and it appears to be reducing to around 130 mls over 24hrs. What can be done to help inflate the lungs to prepare him for this
procedure.
Thanks
Jade_amber
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What i would suggest is you consult the treating chest specialist as to what amount of drainage in 24 hrs is he aiming at before he wants to proceed with a pleurodesis? Also i would ask you to discuss the option of a pleuroperitoneal shunt with your treating chest specialist. This is a surgical procedure that allows fluid to be pumped directly from the pleural space to the peritoneum.