How much does a Pleur-Evac cost?
How much does a Pleur-Evac cost?
Pleur-evac MINI Sahara Chest Drain System – S-0500
| Item# | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| S-0500 | Chest Drain System Pleur-Evac Mini Sahara 2500 Cc | $1,377.89 |
How does a Pleur-Evac 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.
Is Pleur-EVAC a chest tube?
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. We at Teleflex are dedicated to providing our customers with exceptional product training and support.
Is Pleur-EVAC a brand?
plEUR-EVAC® is a registered trademark and MINI Sahara™ is a trademark of Teleflex Medical, Inc.
How do you find an air leak in a chest tube?
Assessing for an air leak: Clamp off suction for one minute. An air leak is present if there is constant bubbling in the water-seal chamber. An air leak alerts the nurse that he or she must assess for the location of the leak by checking the connections from the chest drainage unit to the insertion site.
How do you monitor chest tube drainage?
The following should be documented and assessed according to agency policy:
- Presence of air leaks.
- Fluctuation of water in water-seal chamber.
- Amount of suction.
- Amount of drainage and type.
- Presence of crepitus (subcutaneous emphysema)
- Breath sounds.
- Patient comfort level or pain level.
How do you know if there is an air leak in a chest tube?
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 Water may need to be withdrawn if chamber is overfilled.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 water seal chest tube?
The middle chamber of a traditional chest drainage system is the water seal. The main purpose of the water seal is to allow air to exit from the pleural space on exhalation and prevent air from entering the pleural cavity or mediastinum on inhalation.
Why choose Pleur-Evac® chest drainage systems?
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.
Why choose Teleflex Pleur-Evac®?
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. We at Teleflex are dedicated to providing our customers with exceptional product training and support.
What are the different Pleur Evac models for neonates?
* Our Sahara Infant System S-1130-08LF for chest drainage is also available in addition to two other Pleur evac models for neonates: A-8020-08LF for water-filled suction, with water seal A-6020-08LF with dry suction control and water seal
Can the collected contents of the Pleur-Evac unit be used for reinfusion?
The collected contents of the Pleur-Evac unit should not be used for reinfusion. Chest tubes should not be clamped except when changing the Pleur-Evac Unit. In the event of a patient air leak, clamping the chest tubes could lead to a tension pneumothorax.