{"title":"PleurX Drainage Catheter Kit - Peoples Care Medical Supply","description":"\u003cp\u003ePleurX drainage catheter kit is a thin, flexible tube that's placed in your chest to drain fluid from your \u003cspan role=\"tooltip\" tabindex=\"0\" jsaction=\"click:sKUsF\"\u003e\u003cspan data-ved=\"2ahUKEwidl9jlzcb1AhXGIEQIHUtUCoEQmpgGegQIFxAD\" role=\"button\" data-width=\"250\" data-theme=\"0\" data-send-open-event=\"true\" data-hover-open-delay=\"500\" data-hover-hide-delay=\"1000\" data-extra-container-classes=\"ZLo7Eb\" data-enable-toggle-animation=\"true\" class=\"povykd\" tabindex=\"0\" jsslot=\"\" jsaction=\"vQLyHf\" jsname=\"d6wfac\"\u003e\u003cspan data-segment-text=\"pleural space\" data-bubble-link=\"\" class=\"JPfdse\" jsname=\"ukx3I\"\u003epleural space\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. This can make it easier for you to breathe. A PleurX drainage catheter kit comprises three main parts:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003ecatheter.\u003c\/strong\u003e One end of the catheter remains in your pleural space while the other end stays outside your body. The end that’s in your pleural space has many holes to facilitate easy entry of pleural fluid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003e1-way valve\u003c\/strong\u003e. The valve on the end of the catheter outside your body allows pleural fluid to exit but prevents air from entering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003evalve cap\u003c\/strong\u003e. This component protects the valve and ensures it remains clean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen fluid accumulates around one lung, your doctor will place a PleurX catheter kit on that side of your chest. Should fluid surround both lungs, your doctor will determine the most suitable side for the catheter. Receiving appropriate care and using a PleurX drainage catheter kit can significantly improve your comfort and breathing efficiency. Be sure to follow your healthcare provider's instructions on how to use and maintain your PleurX drainage catheter. Be aware of potential symptoms that may require medical assistance, such as increasing pain, fever, or signs of infection at the insertion site.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"drainage-catheter-kit-pleurx","title":"PleurX Drainage Kit with 1,000 mL vacuum bottle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePleurX Drainage Catheter Kit System \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ehelps patients manage recurrent pleural effusions and malignant ascites at home. The system includes an indwelling catheter and vacuum bottle that allow patients to drain fluid quickly, effectively and safely. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePleurx Drainage Kit with 1,000 mL vacuum bottle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContains plastic vacuum bottle with drainage line, alcohol pads and self-adhesive dressing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue wrapping features one pair of gloves, valve cap, blue emergency slide clamp, 4” x 4” gauze pads and foam catheter pad\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0018\/7439\/5236\/products\/20210327_223600_480x480.jpg?v=1616910387\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CareFusion","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35845302419622,"sku":"50-7510","price":99.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0018\/7439\/5236\/products\/20210327_223705.jpg?v=1723751980"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0018\/7439\/5236\/collections\/1003054.jpg?v=1664403064","url":"https:\/\/peoplescaremedicalsupply.shop\/collections\/pleurx-drainage-catheter-kit-peoples-care-medical-supply.oembed","provider":"Peoples Care Medical Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}