Denver Pleurx Drainage Kit

How To Use Pleurx Drainage?

Getting started: Have all drainage supplies ready and then thoroughly wash hands.

1. Open all packaging. Unfold blue wrapping. Place bottle near wrapping and lay access tip on blue wrapping.
2. Pick up each glove by the wrist cuff and put both of them on.
3. Tear open alcohol pads. Lay open alcohol pad pouches on blue wrapping a short distance from sterile items.

Connecting the drainage bottle: Be sure to keep the end of the catheter and access tip clean.

4. Close roller clamp completely by rolling the wheel on roller clamp toward bottle. Remove access tip cover by twisting and pulling gently. Set access tip on blue wrapping.
5. Take valve cap off catheter.
6. Clean around valve opening with first alcohol pad.
7. Insert access tip into catheter valve.

Draining fluid: Do not drain more than 1,000 mL from chest or 2,000 mL from abdomen at any one time.

8. Remove support clip from top of drainage bottle and push down plunger.
9. To begin draining, roll wheel on roller clamp away from vacuum bottle.
10. When finished draining, completely close roller clamp by rolling wheel on roller clamp toward bottle.

Final steps and disposal: If the user has any questions or concerns, contact the doctor or nurse.

11. Pull access tip out of valve; set drainage line down.
12. Clean around valve opening with second alcohol pad.
13. Place new cap on catheter valve and twist it until it snaps into its locked position.
14. Clean around catheter site with third alcohol pad.
15. Place foam catheter pad around catheter and wind catheter on top of pad. Cover catheter with gauze pads.
16. Apply self-adhesive dressing over gauze pads.
17. Push down plunger and move plunger in a circular motion to further puncture foil seal so fluid can be poured out.
18. Remove flexible cap and drainage line from bottle.
19. Empty bottle into toilet. Place bottle in a plastic bag, seal tightly and discard.

Contraindications:

• When there is a shift greater than 2 cm in the mediastinum towards the ipsilateral side of the effusion
• When the pleural cavity is multi-loculated, and the drainage of a single loculation would not be expected to provide relief of dyspnea
• When there is a coagulopathy
• When the pleural cavity is infected
• When the effusion is known to be chylous

Warnings:

• Do not drain more than 1000 ml of fluid from chest or 2000 ml of fluid from abdomen at any one time
• It is normal to feel some discomfort or pain when draining fluid
• If discomfort or pain is experienced when draining, clamp the drainage line to slow or stop the flow of fluid for a few minutes
• If the user does not feel better after doing this or the pain is severe, contact the doctor or nurse
• Pain may be an indication of infection
• Keep the valve on the PleurX Catheter and the access tip on the drainage line clean
• Keep them away from other objects to help avoid contamination
• Do not use scissors or other sharp objects near the PleurX Catheter
• Do not put anything except the access tip of the drainage line into the PleurX Catheter valve since this could damage the valve
• A damaged valve may allow air into body or let fluid leak out through the valve when the user is not draining

Cautions:

• For single use only
• Re-use may result in a non-functional product or contribute to cross contamination
• Fluid collected in the drainage bottle is not sterile
• To ensure that fluid collected in the bottle does not flow back into the catheter, close the pinch clamp on the drainage line when finished draining
• Do not invert the bottle and hold it above catheter site
• The pinch clamp on the drainage line must be completely closed when not draining or the vacuum in the bottle may be lost
• Make sure that the valve and the access tip are securely connected when draining
• If they are accidentally separated, they may become contaminated and the vacuum in the bottle may be lost
• If this occurs, clean the valve with an alcohol pad and use a new drainage bottle to avoid potential contamination

Risks of the Pleural effusion drainage system:

• Chest: Potential complications of draining the pleural space include, but may not be limited to, pneumothorax, re-expansion pulmonary edema, hypotension, circulatory collapse and infection
• Abdomen: Potential complications of draining fluid from the abdomen include, but may not be limited to, hypotension, circulatory collapse, electrolyte imbalance, protein depletion, ascites leakage, peritonitis, wound infection and loculations of the peritoneal space.

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   Product was exactly as advertised and of good quality. The order shipped out quickly. I will reorder from them again.

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   Product was exactly as advertised and of good quality. The order shipped out quickly. I will reorder from them again.

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   It is what my wife

   It is what my wife needs to remove the fluid build up in here chest so she can breathe. Also to remove the fluid build up in her abdominal cavity so she can eat and have bowel movements. This item is very expensive and you can only use it once. Medicaid want cover it and she needs 2 to 4 of these 1000 ml PleurX Kits per week to keep her going. Having to sell everything I can so I can buy enough to keep her some what comfortable. Shipping was very slow on this last order causing my wife to suffer greatly. I most likely will not be buying from this company again.

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   It is what my wife

   It is what my wife needs to remove the fluid build up in here chest so she can breathe. Also to remove the fluid build up in her abdominal cavity so she can eat and have bowel movements. This item is very expensive and you can only use it once. Medicaid want cover it and she needs 2 to 4 of these 1000 ml PleurX Kits per week to keep her going. Having to sell everything I can so I can buy enough to keep her some what comfortable. Shipping was very slow on this last order causing my wife to suffer greatly. I most likely will not be buying from this company again.

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   Question: Do you ship the kit to Karachi, Pakistan? And how long will it take to arrive. Thanks.

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   Question: Hello, I'm interesting to purchase Denver Pleurx Drainage Kit (item #50-7500) in description of the item I couldn't understand if Kit includes Catheter that need to be inserted to the chest.

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     Answer: Please find the list mentioned below for Denver Pleurx Drainage Kit includes: Plastic vacuum bottle with drainage line
     Blue wrapping
     3 alcohol pads
     Pair of gloves
     Valve replacement cap
     Blue emergency slide clamp
     4" x 4" gauze pads
     Foam catheter pad
     Self-adhesive dressing

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   Question: We have left over unused pleura drain kit. Do you want to buy it for $30 each kit

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      Answer: No, You can not swim with Denver Pleurx Drainage Kit device.

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    Question: Do you sell just the items in the sterile blue wrapping as a package? We just got a drain and we are concerned if we accidentally drop something or accidentally touch something non-sterile we don't want to jeopardize the health of the drain. This is just in case you have an issue while draining you can start over with a sterilized kit but don't need the bottle.

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      Answer: Sorry, Just the items in the sterile blue wrapping which is shown in the picture as a package is not available for sell separately.

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    Question: If the hospital is placing a care infusion drain system---will the Rocket draining system work?? We are a hospice and this is the system we carry??

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    Question: what size is the self adhesive dressing ?

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      Answer: It's a 6x8 transparent dressing.

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      Answer: Denver Pleurx Drainage Kit can be delivered within 5 - 7 business days.

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    Question: Do you accept insurance for payment for pleurx catheter?

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      Answer: Unfortunately we do not deal directly with insurance companies. Our customers will purchase products then submit the paid invoice to their insurance company for reimbursement. We strongly advise checking with your insurance company first to make sure they will reimburse your purchase. I hope this answers your question.

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    Question: need the 2017 HCPCS code for pleurx catheter (indwelling pleural cath). old one expired in 2014. anyone???

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      Answer: HCPCS code for Denver Pleurx Drainage Kit is A7048.

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    Question: How can I take shower with it?

    Asked by Lexi on Mar 17, 2017 Report
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      Answer: One can take a shower or sponge bath if a self-adhesive dressing is securely attached to the skin
      The self-adhesive dressing is designed to keep fluid out
      Be sure the dressing is completely and securely attached and the catheter and gauze pads are all contained underneath it
      If the gauze becomes wet when showering, remove the dressing immediately, clean and dry the area and apply a new dressing
      Do not allow the catheter to soak underwater in a tub, bath, pool, etc.

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    Question: How often should I drain the fluid from my chest or abdomen?

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      Answer: You should drain fluid as directed by your doctor, usually every one to two days. Consult your doctor before changing the frequency of your drainage.

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    Question: D o you sell just the pleurx catheter dressing kits? We bought the pleurx catheter without the dressing kits by mistake.

    Asked by Lian on Dec 19, 2016 Report
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      Answer: Yes, we sell Denver Pleurx Drainage Kit with dressing included in the kit.Please refer to below link.
      https://www.healthproductsforyou.com/p-denver-pleurx-drainage-kit.html

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      Answer: Thank you for contacting customer care service. We are not the manufacturer, we buy products from vendors and sell directly to customers.

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      Answer: Thank you for contacting customer care service. Unfortunately we do not deal directly with insurance companies. Our customers will purchase products then submit the paid invoice to their insurance company for reimbursement. We strongly advise checking with your insurance company first to make sure they will reimburse your purchase.
      I hope this answers your question.

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    Question: The container in this picture looks a bit outdated. Are they still using the same containers or are they upgraged

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      Answer: The pictures on the website are generic pictures and not the actual product. We are using the updated product.

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