What is an Aspira drain for?

What is an Aspira drain for?

The Aspira Drainage System is a tunneled, long-term catheter used to drain accumulated fluid from the pleural or peritoneal cavity to relieve symptoms associated with pleural effusion or malignant ascites.

Can you flush an Aspira drain?

WARNING: Do not flush or attempt to clear an occluded catheter with a syringe smaller than 10 mL. In the case of valve or catheter damage, the Aspira* Valve Assembly / Repair Kit may be used to replace the valve.

What happens after ascites is drained?

Sometimes, ascites builds up again over the following weeks and months after an ascitic drainage. Your doctor or nurse might recommend starting or continuing diuretic (water) tablets to try to help the fluid stay away for longer. Sometimes people need to have another ascitic drainage.

How do you drain fluid from your stomach?

Having a tube to drain the fluid (paracentesis) Your doctor can put a small tube into the abdomen to drain off the fluid. This reduces the swelling and makes you feel more comfortable. It’s called abdominal paracentesis (pronounced para-sen-tee-sis) or an ascitic tap (pronounced ass-it-ic tap).

What is a peritoneal drain?

Abdominal drainage is a procedure to drain fluid from the peritoneal cavity, the space between the abdominal wall and organs. Inflammation, infection and traumatic injury, among other things, can cause fluid to build up in the cavity. The fluid is called ascites.

Can you drain ascites at home?

The drainage of refractory malignant ascites with a tunnelled peritoneal (PleurX) drain is a safe, effective and relatively easy technique to perform. It is a feasible way for patients undergoing palliative treatment to spend as much time as possible at home.

How often do you drain PleurX?

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