Thoracic Drainage Catheter With Trocar

  • Sizes Available: 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40FG
  • Material: Soft, Frosted and Kink resistant PVC tubing DEHP Free
  • Sterilized : ETO Sterilized Single-use product
  • Clear Markings at 5, 10, 15 & 20 cm from the last eye to help ascertain depth of placement
  • Two lateral eyes for efficient drainage
  • Proximal end fitted with tapered connector for easy connection to the drainage bottle
  • Flat handle facilitates easy manoeuvrability

Thoracic drainage catheter (Chest Tube) is an essential medical tool for draining blood, liquid, or air from the pleural space surrounding the lungs. Specially designed for quick non-operative pleural and chest drainage for the relief of chest conditions such as tension pneumothorax. 

 

Description

Feature of Thoracic Drainage Catheter

Drainage Holes: Multiple Mini holes or parts let water or air in the tube for venting. These ports are specifically placed to smooth way to drainage out from the lungs.

Connecting Tubing: One side of Thoracic catheter normally has a connector or adaptor that will help to connect in the drain. It will also help to collect in room, drying equipment, or underwater sealing system depending on different circumstances.

Placement Marker: In different Thoracic drainage catheters have markers that are not radiopaque along their length, that can be seen on x-rays, can be helpful to confirm successful implantation of the lung and monitor the long-term health of the node.

Suture Holes or Flanges: It may possible to have suction holes or flanges so that the wires can be safe and securely connect to the skin to prevent leaking.

Stylet or Trocar: On the occasion of insertion, the chest wall can be pierced with a stylet or trocar and the needle can be guided into the thoracic cavity. One time the device is positioned, the stylet is usually removed and the flexible catheter is left in place.

Thoracic Drainage Catheter Uses:-

  • Thoracic drainage catheters is used to drain fluid or air from the chest cavity.
  • Inserted into the chest cavity through a small cut or puncture.
  • Typically connected to a drainage system to collect and measure the fluid or air being removed.
  • Helps to relieve symptoms such as shortness of breath, chest pain, and respiratory distress.

Faqs

Thoracic Drainage Catheter: also known as a chest tube, it's used for draining air, blood or other fluids from the chest wall and lungs. It is placed through the chest wall to excess fluid, blood, or air. Thoracic Catheter helps to normal lung, relive pressure, cure other complications and promote patient health.
Thoracic Catheter: is a surgical device used to remove fluid or air from particular area of the human body. It's flexible tube that is placed through the small incision or puncture into the body. Thoracic catheter come in different sizes and types depending on their intended use and particular medical condition.
Thoracic drainage catheter is Also normally known as a chest tube.
Catheters are used in different Surgical scenarios for many purposes. Some Normal cases where catheters are used include: Urinary Catheterization: Catheters are commonly used to drain urine from the bladder. Vascular Catheterization: Catheters are inserted into blood vessels for various purposes, including administering medication. Central Venous Catheterization: Central venous catheters (CVCs) are inserted into large veins near the heart, such as the sub clavian vein or jugular vein.
Thoracic Catheters with trocars are typically used in medical procedures such as chest tube isertion. The trocar is a sharp-pointed device that helps puncture the chest wall, allowing for the insertion of the catheter into the pleural space.