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The PleurX® pleural catheter system from CareFusion provides effective at-home palliation of symptoms of recurrent pleural effusions.
Traditionally, patients suffering from recurrent pleural effusions have faced extended hospitalization, discomfort and time away from home with unscheduled visits to a physician office or ER to relieve the pain and discomfort of fluid buildup. The PleurX® system is a clinically-proven treatment option that allows patients to manage their symptoms through intermittent drainages in the comfort of their homes.
With the PleurX® in-dwelling catheter system, you can help your patients spend more time at home and less time fitting into your procedural schedule.
CE Opportunities
Advancements in Managing Malignant Ascites
This program is approved for 1.0 hours nursing contact hour
This program is approved for 1 Category A, ARRT continuing education creditManaging Pleural Effusions
This program is approved for .50 Category A credit through the American Society of Radiologic Technologists
This program is approved by the Association of Surgical Technologists for 1 CE credit
This program is approved for 1.0 nursing contact hour
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PleurX 500mL drainage kit DFU
PleurX drainage line set DFU
CE Opportunities
Advancements in Managing Malignant Ascites
This program is approved for 1.0 hours nursing contact hour
This program is approved for 1 Category A, ARRT continuing education creditManaging Pleural Effusions
This program is approved for .50 Category A credit through the American Society of Radiologic Technologists
This program is approved by the Association of Surgical Technologists for 1 CE credit
This program is approved for 1.0 nursing contact hour
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PleurX 500mL drainage kit DFU
PleurX drainage line set DFU
CE Opportunities
Advancements in Managing Malignant Ascites
This program is approved for 1.0 hours nursing contact hour
This program is approved for 1 Category A, ARRT continuing education creditManaging Pleural Effusions
This program is approved for .50 Category A credit through the American Society of Radiologic Technologists
This program is approved by the Association of Surgical Technologists for 1 CE credit
This program is approved for 1.0 nursing contact hour
Customer Service at 800.653.6827.
(1) Putnam JB, Walsh GL, et al. Outpatient Management of Malignant Pleural Effusion by a Chronic Indwelling Pleural Catheter. Ann Thorac Surg 2000; 69:369-375.
(2) Warren, W., Kim, A., Liptay, M. Identification of clinical factors predicting PleurX® catheter removal in patients treated for malignant pleural effusion. European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery 2008; 33(1): 89 - 94.
