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Tajarernmuang P, Valenti D, Gonzalez AV, Artho G, Tsatoumas M, Beaudoin S. Reduction of Chest Drain Overuse Through Implementation of a Pleural Drainage Order Set. Qual Manag Health Care 2024; 33:206-212. [PMID: 37651595 DOI: 10.1097/qmh.0000000000000427] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Small chest drains are used in many centers as the default drainage strategy for various pleural effusions. This can lead to drain overuse, which may be harmful. This study aimed to reduce chest drain overuse. METHODS We studied consecutive pleural procedures performed in the radiology department before (August 1, 2015, to July 31, 2016) and after intervention (September 1, 2019, to January 31, 2020). Chest drains were deemed indicated or not based on criteria established by a local interdisciplinary work group. The intervention consisted of a pleural drainage order set embedded in electronic medical records. It included indications for chest drain insertion, prespecified drain sizes for each indication, fluid analyses, and postprocedure radiography orders. Overall chest drain use and proportion of nonindicated drains were the outcomes of interest. RESULTS We reviewed a total of 288 procedures (pre-intervention) and 155 procedures (post-intervention) (thoracentesis and drains). Order-set implementation led to a reduction in drain use (86.5% vs 54.8% of all procedures, P < .001) and reduction in drain insertions in the absence of an indication (from 45.4% to 29.4% of drains, P = .01). The need for repeat procedures did not increase after order-set implementation (22.0% pre vs 17.7% post, P = .40). Complication rates and length of hospital stay did not differ significantly after the intervention. More pleural infections were treated with drain sizes of 12Fr and greater (31 vs 70%, P < .001) after order-set deployment, and direct procedural costs were reduced by 27 CAN$ per procedure. CONCLUSION Implementation of a pleural drainage order-set reduced chest drain use, improved procedure selection according to clinical needs, and reduced direct procedural costs. In institutions where small chest drains are used as the default drainage strategy for pleural effusions, this order set can reduce chest drain overuse.
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- Pattraporn Tajarernmuang
- Author Affiliations: Respiratory Division, Department of Medicine (Drs Tajarernmuang, Gonzalez, and Beaudoin) and Department of Radiology (Drs Valenti, Artho, and Tsatoumas), McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada; and Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Allergy, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand (Dr Tajarernmuang)
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Lewis MR, Georgoff P. Minimally invasive management of thoracic trauma: current evidence and guidelines. Trauma Surg Acute Care Open 2024; 9:e001372. [PMID: 38646032 PMCID: PMC11029362 DOI: 10.1136/tsaco-2024-001372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2024] [Accepted: 03/21/2024] [Indexed: 04/23/2024] Open
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Minimally invasive procedures are being increasingly proposed for trauma. Injuries to the chest wall and/or lung have historically been managed by drainage with a large bore thoracostomy tube, while cardiac injuries have mandated sternotomy. These treatments are associated with significant patient discomfort. Percutaneous placement of small 'pigtail' catheters was initially designed for drainage of simple pericardial fluid. Their use subsequently expanded to drainage of the pleural cavity. The role of pigtail catheters for primary treatment of traumatic pneumothorax and hemopneumothorax has increased, while their use for pericardial fluid after trauma remains controversial. Pericardial windows have alternatively been purposed as a minimally invasive treatment option for possible hemopericardium. The aim of this article is to review the current evidence and guidelines for minimally invasive management of chest trauma.
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- Meghan R Lewis
- Surgery, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA
- LAC+USC Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, USA
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Song L, Chen X, Zhu L, Qian G, Xu Y, Song Z, Li J, Chen T, Huang J, Luo Q, Cheng X, Yang Y. Perioperative outcomes of bi-pigtail catheter drainage strategy versus conventional chest tube after uniportal video-assisted thoracic lung surgery. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2023; 64:ezad411. [PMID: 38078822 DOI: 10.1093/ejcts/ezad411] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2023] [Revised: 11/22/2023] [Accepted: 12/09/2023] [Indexed: 12/22/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES Chest tube (CT) drainage is a main cause of postoperative pain in lung surgery. Here, we introduced a novel drainage strategy with bi-pigtail catheters (PCs) and conducted a randomized controlled trial to compare with conventional CT drainage after uniportal video-assisted thoracic surgery lung surgery. METHODS A single-centre, prospective, open-labelled, randomized controlled trial (ChiCTR2000035337) was conducted with a preplanned sample size of 396. The primary outcome was the numerical pain rating scale (NPRS) on the first postoperative day. Secondary outcomes included other indicators of postoperative pain, drainage volume, duration of drainage, postoperative hospital stay, incidence of postoperative complications, CT reinsertion and medical costs. RESULTS A total number of 396 patients were randomized between August 2020 and January 2021, 387 of whom were included in the final analysis. The baseline and clinical characteristics of the patients were well balanced between 2 groups. The NPRS on the first postoperative day was significantly lower in the PC group than in the CT group (2.40 ± 1.27 vs 3.02 ± 1.39, p < 0.001), as well as the second/third-day NPRS, the incidence of sudden severe pain (9/192, 4.7% vs 34/195, 17.4%, P < 0.001) and pain requiring intervention (19/192, 9.9% vs 46/195, 23.6%, P < 0.001). In addition, the medical cost in the PC group was lower (US$7809 ± 1646 vs US$8205 ± 1815, P = 0.025). Univariable and multivariable analyses revealed that the drainage strategy was the only factor influencing the incidence of pain requiring intervention. CONCLUSIONS The drainage strategy with bi-PCs in patients undergoing uniportal video-assisted thoracic surgery lung surgery alleviates postoperative pain with adequate safety and efficacy.
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- Liwei Song
- Department of Oncological Surgery, Shanghai Chest Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Oncological Surgery, Shanghai Chest Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Radiology, Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai Chest Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Zhangjiagang Third People's Hospital, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Zhejiang Hospital Affiliated to Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Oncological Surgery, Shanghai Chest Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Oncological Surgery, Shanghai Chest Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Oncological Surgery, Shanghai Chest Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Oncological Surgery, Shanghai Chest Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Oncological Surgery, Shanghai Chest Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Oncological Surgery, Shanghai Chest Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Oncological Surgery, Shanghai Chest Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Beeton G, Ngatuvai M, Breeding T, Andrade R, Zagales R, Khan A, Santos R, Elkbuli A. Outcomes of Pigtail Catheter Placement versus Chest Tube Placement in Adult Thoracic Trauma Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Am Surg 2023:31348231157809. [PMID: 36802811 DOI: 10.1177/00031348231157809] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/22/2023]
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INTRODUCTION A debate currently exists regarding the efficacy of pigtail catheters vs chest tubes in the management of thoracic trauma. This meta-analysis aims to compare the outcomes of pigtail catheters vs chest tubes in adult trauma patients with thoracic injuries. METHODS This systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted using PRISMA guidelines and registered with PROSPERO. PubMed, Google Scholar, Embase, Ebsco, and ProQuest electronic databases were queried for studies comparing the use of pigtail catheters vs chest tubes in adult trauma patients from database inception to August 15th, 2022. The primary outcome was the failure rate of drainage tubes, defined as requiring a second tube placement or VATS, unresolved pneumothorax, hemothorax, or hemopneumothorax requiring additional intervention. Secondary outcomes were initial drainage output, ICU-LOS, and ventilator days. RESULTS A total of 7 studies satisfied eligibility criteria and were assessed in the meta-analysis. The pigtail group had higher initial output volumes vs the chest tube group, with a mean difference of 114.7 mL [95% CI (70.6 mL, 158.8 mL)]. Patients in the chest tube group also had a higher risk of requiring VATS vs the pigtail group, with a relative risk of 2.77 [95% CI (1.50, 5.11)]. CONCLUSIONS In trauma patients, pigtail catheters rather than chest tubes are associated with higher initial output volume, reduced risk of VATS, and shorter tube duration. Considering the similar rates of failure, ventilator days, and ICU length-of-stay, pigtail catheters should be considered in the management of traumatic thoracic injuries. STUDY TYPE Systematic Review and meta-analysis.
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- George Beeton
- 12376University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, TX, USA
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- Dr Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine, 2814NOVA Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
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- Dr Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine, 2814NOVA Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
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- 390414A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine, Mesa, AZ, USA
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- 5450Florida International University, Miami, FL, USA
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- Department of Mathematics, 2814NOVA Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
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- Department of Mathematics, 2814NOVA Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma and Surgical Critical Care, 25105Orlando Regional Medical Center, Orlando, FL, USA.,Department of Surgical Education, 25105Orlando Regional Medical Center, Orlando, FL, USA
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Bediwy AS, Al-Biltagi M, Saeed NK, Bediwy HA, Elbeltagi R. Pleural effusion in critically ill patients and intensive care setting. World J Clin Cases 2023; 11:989-999. [PMID: 36874438 PMCID: PMC9979285 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i5.989] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2022] [Revised: 01/17/2023] [Accepted: 01/28/2023] [Indexed: 02/14/2023] Open
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Pleural effusion usually causes a diagnostic dilemma with a long list of differential diagnoses. Many studies found a high prevalence of pleural effusions in critically ill and mechanically ventilated patients, with a wide range of variable prevalence rates of up to 50%-60% in some studies. This review emphasizes the importance of pleural effusion diagnosis and management in patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU). The original disease that caused pleural effusion can be the exact cause of ICU admission. There is an impairment in the pleural fluid turnover and cycling in critically ill and mechanically ventilated patients. There are also many difficulties in diagnosing pleural effusion in the ICU, including clinical, radiological, and even laboratory difficulties. These difficulties are due to unusual presentation, inability to undergo some diagnostic procedures, and heterogenous results of some of the performed tests. Pleural effusion can affect the patient’s outcome and prognosis due to the hemodynamics and lung mechanics changes in these patients, who usually have frequent comorbidities. Similarly, pleural effusion drainage can modify the ICU-admitted patient’s outcome. Finally, pleural effusion analysis can change the original diagnosis in some cases and redirect the management toward a different way.
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- Adel Salah Bediwy
- Department of Chest Diseases, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Tanta 31527, Algharbia, Egypt
- Department of Chest Diseases, University Medical Center, Arabian Gulf University, Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Group, Manama 26671, Bahrain
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- Department of Pediatric, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Tanta 31527, Algharbia, Egypt
- Department of Pediatric, University Medical Center, King Abdulla Medical City, Arabian Gulf University, Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Group, Manama 26671, Bahrain
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- Medical Microbiology Section, Chairperson of the Pathology Department, Salmaniya Medical Complex, Ministry of Health, Kingdom of Bahrain, Manama 26671, Bahrain
- Microbiology Section, Pathology Department, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland - Bahrain, Busiateen 15503, Muharraq, Bahrain
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- Department of Medicine, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland - Bahrain, Busaiteen 15503, Muharraq, Bahrain
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Türk Y, Devecioğlu İ, Yıldızhan İ, Arslan BC, Arıbaş BK. Tunneled Uncuffed Pigtail Drainage Catheter Placement in Patients with Refractory Ascites or Pleural Effusion: A Single-Center Experience. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 2022; 45:1735-1741. [PMID: 35945349 DOI: 10.1007/s00270-022-03248-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2022] [Accepted: 08/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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PURPOSE No evidence exists to support the use of tunneled non-cuffed pigtail drainage catheters in patients with refractory ascites or pleural effusion. The purpose of this study was to determine the feasibility of non-cuffed tunneled pigtail drainage catheters in patients with refractory ascites or pleural effusions. MATERIALS AND METHODS Between October 5, 2020 and May 25, 2021, 34 pigtail catheters were implanted in 27 patients (17 males, 10 females; average age: 65.66 ± 12.04 years) under either ultrasound or computed-tomography guidance (19 catheters for ascites, 15 catheters for pleural effusion). Twenty-eight catheters (82.35%) were implanted for malignant etiologies, and 6 catheters (17.65%) were implanted for benign etiologies. The catheters (size: 8-14 French) were implanted through a subcutaneous tunnel. Complication rate and factors related to complications were analyzed. Catheter lifetime was analyzed with Kaplan-Meier method. RESULTS Patency ranged from 3 to 211 days. None of the patients experienced a major complication (e.g., peritonitis and empyema). Meanwhile, 8 minor complications were observed including 3 catheter occlusion, 3 ascites leakage, 1 peri-catheter local skin infection, 1 peri-catheter local skin reaction. None of the etiologies were related to the catheter complications. However, the 8-F catheter was associated with a significantly higher complication rate (odds = 5.5, p = 0.044). The estimated mean [CI] dwelling time of a catheter was 59.18 [32.97, 85.39] days. CONCLUSIONS Image-guided insertion of tunneled peritoneal or pleural pigtail external drainage catheters achieved with a 100% technical success rate and resulted in an acceptable complication rate and catheter lifetime for the management of refractory ascites or pleural effusion.
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- Yaşar Türk
- Radiology Department, Medical Faculty, Bulent Ecevit University, İbni Sina Kampüsü, 67600, Esenköy-Kozlu, Zonguldak, Turkey.
- Radiology Department, Medical Faculty, Biruni University Hospital, Beşyol Mahallesi Eski Londra Asfaltı No: 10 Küçükçekmece, Istanbul, Turkey.
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- Biomedical Engineering Department, Çorlu Engineering Faculty, Tekirdağ Namık Kemal University, NKU Corlu Muhendislik Fakultesi, Silahtaraga Mh., Çorlu, Tekirdağ, Turkey
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- Radiology Department, Medical Faculty, Bulent Ecevit University, İbni Sina Kampüsü, 67600, Esenköy-Kozlu, Zonguldak, Turkey
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- Radiology Department, Medical Faculty, Bulent Ecevit University, İbni Sina Kampüsü, 67600, Esenköy-Kozlu, Zonguldak, Turkey
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- Radiology Department, Medical Faculty, Bulent Ecevit University, İbni Sina Kampüsü, 67600, Esenköy-Kozlu, Zonguldak, Turkey
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Sperandeo M, Quarato CMI, Squatrito R, Fuso P, Dimitri L, Simeone A, Notarangelo S, Lacedonia D. Effectiveness and Safety of Real-Time Transthoracic Ultrasound-Guided Thoracentesis. Diagnostics (Basel) 2022; 12:diagnostics12030725. [PMID: 35328278 PMCID: PMC8946970 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics12030725] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2022] [Accepted: 03/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/10/2022] Open
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Purpose: The purpose of the present study was to specifically evaluate the effectiveness and safety of real-time ultrasound-guided thoracentesis in a case series of pleural effusion. Patients and methods: An observational prospective study was conducted. From February 2018 to December 2019, a total of 361 consecutive real-time transthoracic ultrasound (TUS)-guided thoracentesis were performed in the Unit of Diagnostic and Interventional Ultrasound of the Research Hospital “Fondazione Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza” of San Giovanni Rotondo, Foggia, Italy. The primary indication for thoracentesis was therapeutic in all the cases (i.e., evacuation of persistent small/moderate pleural effusions to avoid super-infection; drainage of symptomatic moderate/massive effusions). For completeness, further diagnostic investigations (including chemical, microbiological, and cytological analysis) were conducted. All the procedures were performed by two internists with more than 30 years of experience in interventional ultrasound using a multifrequency convex probe (3–8 MHz). For pleural effusions with a depth of 2–3 cm measured at the level of the costo-phrenic sinus was employed a dedicated holed convex-array probe (5 MHz). Results: In all the cases, the attempts at thoracentesis were successful, allowing the achievement of the therapeutic purpose of the procedure (i.e., the complete drying of the pleural space or the withdrawal of fluid till a “safe” quantity [a mean of 1.5 L, max 2 L] producing relief from symptoms) regardless of the initial extent of the pleural effusion. There were only 3 cases of pneumothorax, for a prevalence rate of complications in this population of 0.83%. No statistical difference was recorded in the rate of pneumothorax according to the initial amount of pleural fluid in the effusion (p = 0.12). All the pleural effusions classified as transudates showed an anechoic TUS appearance. Only the exudative effusions showed a complex nonseptated or a hyperechoic TUS appearance. However, an anechoic TUS pattern was not unequivocally associated with transudates. Some chronic transudates have been classified as exudates by Light’s criteria, showing also a complex nonseptated TUS appearance. The cytological examination of the drained fluid allowed the detection of neoplastic cells in 15.89% cases. On the other hand, the microbiological examination of effusions yielded negative results in all the cases. Conclusions: Real-time TUS-guided thoracentesis is a therapeutically effective and safe procedure, despite the diagnostic yield of the cytological or microbiological examinations on the collected liquid being very low. Future blinded randomized studies are required to definitely clarify the actual benefit of the real-time TUS-guided procedure over percussion-guided and other ultrasound-based procedures.
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- Marco Sperandeo
- Unit of Interventional and Diagnostic Ultrasound of Internal Medicine, Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS) “Fondazione Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza”, 71013 San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy;
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Institute of Respiratory Diseases, Policlinico Universitario “Riuniti” di Foggia, University of Foggia, 71121 Foggia, Italy; (P.F.); (D.L.)
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Institute of Respiratory Diseases, Policlinico Universitario “Riuniti” di Foggia, University of Foggia, 71121 Foggia, Italy; (P.F.); (D.L.)
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- Unit of Patology, Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS) “Fondazione Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza”, 71013 San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy;
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- Unit of Radiology, Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS) “Fondazione Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza”, 71013 San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy;
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Institute of Respiratory Diseases, Policlinico Universitario “Riuniti” di Foggia, University of Foggia, 71121 Foggia, Italy; (P.F.); (D.L.)
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Park S, Kim WY, Baek MS. Risk Factors for Mortality Among Mechanically Ventilated Patients Requiring Pleural Drainage. Int J Gen Med 2022; 15:1637-1646. [PMID: 35210834 PMCID: PMC8858769 DOI: 10.2147/ijgm.s349249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2021] [Accepted: 02/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Purpose Pleural effusions are common in mechanically ventilated patients. However, the risk factors for poor outcomes after pleural drainage are poorly understood. This study aimed to identify factors that were associated with in-hospital mortality among mechanically ventilated patients who underwent pleural drainage. Methods This retrospective study evaluated 82 consecutive patients who required chest tubes during mechanical ventilation at two university-affiliated hospitals in Korea between January 2015 and June 2020. Results The median age was 76 years (interquartile range [IQR]: 64–84 years), and the median SOFA score was 11 (IQR: 7–13). Intensive care unit admission was most commonly because of pneumonia (n = 44, 53.7%) and 60 patients (77.9%) had exudative pleural effusions. During pleural drainage, the PaO2/FiO2 was 210 (IQR: 153–253); 45 patients (54.9%) were receiving vasopressors, and 31 patients (37.8%) were receiving continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT). The multivariable regression analysis revealed that poor overall survival was independently associated with receiving vasopressors (adjusted hazard ratio [aHR]: 3.81, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.65–8.81, p = 0.002) and receiving CRRT (aHR: 5.48, 95% CI: 2.29–13.12, p < 0.001). The PaO2/FiO2 ratio was relatively stable through the third day of pleural drainage among survivors but decreased among non-survivors. The vasopressor dose decreased among survivors but remained relatively stable among non-survivors. Conclusion Among mechanically ventilated patients who required pleural drainage, use of vasopressors and CRRT was significantly associated with in-hospital mortality. On the third day of pleural drainage, the changes in PaO2/FiO2 and vasopressor dose were associated with in-hospital mortality.
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- Sojung Park
- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Mokdong Hospital, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Chung-Ang University Hospital, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Chung-Ang University Hospital, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Correspondence: Moon Seong Baek, Email
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Hu K, Chopra A, Kurman J, Huggins JT. Management of complex pleural disease in the critically ill patient. J Thorac Dis 2021; 13:5205-5222. [PMID: 34527360 PMCID: PMC8411157 DOI: 10.21037/jtd-2021-31] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2021] [Accepted: 06/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Disorders of the pleural space are quite common in the critically ill patient. They are generally associated with the underlying illness. It is sometimes difficult to assess for pleural space disorders in the ICU given the instability of some patients. Although the portable chest X-ray remains the primary modality of diagnosis for pleural disorders in the ICU. It can be nonspecific and may miss subtle findings. Ultrasound has become a useful tool to the bedside clinician to aid in diagnosis and management of pleural disease. The majority of pleural space disorders resolve as the patient’s illness improves. There remain a few pleural processes that need specific therapies. While uncomplicated parapneumonic effusions do not have their own treatments. Those that progress to become a complex infected pleural space can have its individual complexity in therapy. Chest tube drainage remains the cornerstone in therapy. The use of intrapleural fibrinolytics has decreased the need for surgical referral. A large hemothorax or pneumothorax in patients admitted to the ICU represent medical emergencies and require emergent action. In this review we focus on the management of commonly encountered complex pleural space disorders in critically ill patients such as complicated pleural space infections, hemothoraces and pneumothoraces.
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- Kurt Hu
- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Albany Medical College, Albany, NY, USA
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA
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- Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA
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Small Drainage Volumes of Pleural Effusions Are Associated with Complications in Critically Ill Patients: A Retrospective Analysis. J Clin Med 2021; 10:jcm10112453. [PMID: 34205925 PMCID: PMC8197788 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10112453] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2021] [Revised: 05/26/2021] [Accepted: 05/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Pleural effusions are a common finding in critically ill patients and small bore chest drains (SBCD) are proven to be efficient for pleural drainage. The data on the potential benefits and risks of drainage remains controversial. We aimed to determine the cut-off volume for complications, to investigate the impact of pleural drainage and drained volume on clinically relevant outcomes. Medical records of all critically ill patients undergoing insertion of SBCD were retrospectively examined. We screened 13,003 chest radiographs and included 396 SBCD cases in the final analysis. SBCD drained on average 900 mL, with less amount in patients with complications (p = 0.003). A drainage volume of 975 mL in 24 h represented the optimal threshold for complications. Pneumothorax was the most frequent complication (4.5%), followed by bleeding (0.8%). Female and lighter-weighted patients experienced a higher risk for any complication. We observed an improvement in the arterial partial pressure of oxygen and respiratory quotient (p < 0.001). We conclude that the small drainage volumes are associated with complications in critically ill patients—the more you drain, the safer the procedure gets. The use of SBCD is a safe and efficient procedure, further investigations regarding the higher rate of complications in female and lighter-weighted patients are desirable.
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Tajarernmuang P, Gonzalez AV, Valenti D, Beaudoin S. Overuse of small chest drains for pleural effusions: a retrospective practice review. Int J Health Care Qual Assur 2021; ahead-of-print. [PMID: 33909374 DOI: 10.1108/ijhcqa-11-2020-0231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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PURPOSE Small-bore drains (≤ 16 Fr) are used in many centers to manage all pleural effusions. The goal of this study was to determine the proportion of avoidable chest drains and associated complications when a strategy of routine chest drain insertion is in place. DESIGN/METHODOLOGY/APPROACH We retrospectively reviewed consecutive pleural procedures performed in the Radiology Department of the McGill University Health Centre over one year (August 2015-July 2016). Drain insertion was the default drainage strategy. An interdisciplinary workgroup established criteria for drain insertion, namely: pneumothorax, pleural infection (confirmed/highly suspected), massive effusion (more than 2/3 of hemithorax with severe dyspnea /hypoxemia), effusions in ventilated patients and hemothorax. Drains inserted without any of these criteria were deemed potentially avoidable. FINDINGS A total of 288 procedures performed in 205 patients were reviewed: 249 (86.5%) drain insertions and 39 (13.5%) thoracenteses. Out of 249 chest drains, 113 (45.4%) were placed in the absence of drain insertion criteria and were deemed potentially avoidable. Of those, 33.6% were inserted for malignant effusions (without subsequent pleurodesis) and 34.5% for transudative effusions (median drainage duration of 2 and 4 days, respectively). Major complications were seen in 21.5% of all procedures. Pneumothorax requiring intervention (2.1%), bleeding (0.7%) and organ puncture or drain misplacement (2%) only occurred with drain insertion. Narcotics were prescribed more frequently following drain insertion vs. thoracentesis (27.1% vs. 9.1%, p = 0.03). ORIGINALITY/VALUE Routine use of chest drains for pleural effusions leads to avoidable drain insertions in a large proportion of cases and causes unnecessary harms.
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- Pattraporn Tajarernmuang
- Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Allergy, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Respiratory Division, Department of Medicine, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Canada
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- Radiology Department, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Canada
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- Respiratory Division, Department of Medicine, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Canada
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Jayakrishnan B, Kashoob M, Al-Sukaiti R, Al-Mubaihsi S, Kakaria A, Al-Ghafri A, Al-Lawati Y. Percutaneous Ultrasound-guided Pigtail Catheter for Pleural Effusions: Efficacy and Safety. Oman Med J 2021; 36:e248. [PMID: 33898060 PMCID: PMC8053257 DOI: 10.5001/omj.2021.19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2020] [Accepted: 07/11/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Objectives Small-bore pigtail catheters are now being used more frequently for draining pleural effusions. This study aimed to measure the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of these devices in different clinical conditions. Methods We retrospectively collected data from 141 patients with pleural effusions of various etiologies who underwent ultrasound-guided pigtail catheter insertion at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, Oman. Results The majority 109 (77.3%) of patients had exudates. The mean age was 50.0±18.6 years in patients with exudates and 67.3±15.5 in patients with transudates (p < 0.001). There was no significant difference (p = 0.232) in the median drainage duration between exudates (6.0 days) and transudates (4.5 days). The incidence of pain requiring regular analgesics, pneumothorax, and blockage were 36.2% (n = 51), 2.8% (n = 4), and 0.7% (n = 1), respectively. The overall success rate of pleural effusion drainage was 90.1%. Among the 109 cases of exudative pleural effusion, 89.0% were successful compared to a 93.8% success rate among patients with transudative effusion (p = 0.737). Short-term success rates were high in all causes of effusions: lung cancer (100%), metastasis (90.0%), pleural infections (83.3%), cardiac failure (94.7%), renal disease (85.7%), and liver disease (100%). Conclusions Ultrasound-guided pigtail catheter insertion is an effective, comfortable, and safe method of draining pleural fluid. It should be considered as the first intervention if drainage of a pleural effusion is clinically indicated.
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- B Jayakrishnan
- Department of Medicine, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, Oman
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- Internal Medicine Residency Program, Oman Medical Speciality Board, Muscat, Oman
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- Department of Radiology, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, Oman
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- Department of Medicine, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, Oman
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- Department of Radiology, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, Oman
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- Student, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman
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- Student, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman
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Xu Y, Li S, Liu H. Clinical outcomes of pleural drainage on pneumothorax and hydrothorax in critically ill patients with COVID-19: A case series with literature review. Heart Lung 2020; 50:213-219. [PMID: 33310504 PMCID: PMC7834236 DOI: 10.1016/j.hrtlng.2020.12.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2020] [Revised: 12/03/2020] [Accepted: 12/07/2020] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Background For patients with COVID-19, pneumothorax and hydrothorax are suggested to be negative prognostic indicators. However, the management of these two conditions has rarely been discussed. We aimed to describe the clinical outcomes of pleural drainage in critically ill patients with COVID-19. Methods A total of 17 pleural drainages were performed in 11 critically ill patients with pneumothorax or hydrothorax. Either chest tubes or central venous catheters (CVCs) were used. The clinical outcomes, including respiratory and circulation indicators at 24 h and 1 h before the procedure and 24 h and 48 h after the procedure, were retrospectively recorded. Results (1) Following pleural drainage, there was a 19.1% improvement in the PaO2/FiO2 ratio from 147.4 mmHg (-1 h) to 175.5 mmHg (24 h), while the mean positive end expiratory pressure (PEEP) decreased from 10.7 cmH2O (-1 h) to 8.9 cmH2O (24 h) and 8.1 cmH2O (48 h). The A-a gradients decreased from 313.3 mmHg (-1 h) to 261.3 mmHg (24 h). (2) The dosage of norepinephrine increased from 0.15 μg/kg/min (-1 h) to 0.40 μg/kg/min (24 h). (3) No haemorrhagic or infectious complications were observed. (4) A total of 41.6% of CVCs were partially or fully obstructed, while no chest tubes were obstructed. Conclusion For critically ill patients with COVID-19, pleural drainage leads to a significant improvement in oxygenation and gas exchange, but the deterioration of circulation is not reversed. It is safe to perform pleural drainage even though anticoagulation therapy and glucocorticoids are widely used. Chest tubes rather than CVCs are recommended.
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- Yuan Xu
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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Faqin LMD, Jinrui WMD, Xing YMD, Aiping YMD, Ji-Bin LMD, Linxue QMD, Huixiong XMD, Ligang CMD, Mingxing XMD, Xi LMD, Chengzhong PMD, Yi HMD, Haiyan KMD, Shengzheng WMD, Xi YMD, Bin TMD, Huaping JMD, Qingyi MMD, Jie LMD, Ruizhong YMD. Chinese Expert Consensus on Critical Care Ultrasound Applications at COVID-19 Pandemic. ADVANCED ULTRASOUND IN DIAGNOSIS AND THERAPY 2020. [DOI: 10.37015/audt.2020.200029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Denault A, Canty D, Azzam M, Amir A, Gebhard CE. Whole body ultrasound in the operating room and intensive care unit. Korean J Anesthesiol 2019; 72:413-428. [PMID: 31159535 PMCID: PMC6781205 DOI: 10.4097/kja.19186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2019] [Accepted: 05/23/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Whole body ultrasound can be used to improve the speed and accuracy of evaluation of an increasing number of organ systems in the critically ill. Cardiac and abdominal ultrasound can be used to identify the mechanisms and etiology of hemodynamic instability. In hypoxemia or hypercarbia, lung ultrasound can rapidly identify the etiology of the condition with an accuracy that is equivalent to that of computed tomography. For encephalopathy, ocular ultrasound and transcranial Doppler can identify elevated intracranial pressure and midline shift. Renal and bladder ultrasound can identify the mechanisms and etiology of renal failure. Ultrasound can also improve the accuracy and safety of percutaneous procedures and should be currently used routinely for central vein catheterization and percutaneous tracheostomy.
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- André Denault
- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Faculté de Médecine, Université de Montréal, Institut de Cardiologie de Montréal, and Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, University of Melbourne, Australia.,Department of Medicine, Monash Medical Centre, Monash University, Clayton, Melbourne, and Department of Anesthesia, Monash Medical Centre and Royal Melbourne Hospital, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Jewish General Hospital, McGill University Faculty of Medicine, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Montreal General Hospital, McGill University Faculty of Medicine, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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Vetrugno L, Bignami E, Orso D, Vargas M, Guadagnin GM, Saglietti F, Servillo G, Volpicelli G, Navalesi P, Bove T. Utility of pleural effusion drainage in the ICU: An updated systematic review and META-analysis. J Crit Care 2019; 52:22-32. [PMID: 30951925 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrc.2019.03.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2019] [Revised: 03/14/2019] [Accepted: 03/15/2019] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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PURPOSE The effects on the respiratory or hemodynamic function of drainage of pleural effusion on critically ill patients are not completely understood. First outcome was to evaluate the PiO2/FiO2 (P/F) ratio before and after pleural drainage. SECONDARY OUTCOMES evaluation of A-a gradient, End-Expiratory lung volume (EELV), heart rate (HR), mean arterial pressure (mAP), left ventricular end-diastolic volume (LVEDV), stroke volume (SV), cardiac output (CO), ejection fraction (EF), and E/A waves ratio (E/A). A tertiary outcome: evaluation of pneumothorax and hemothorax complications. MATERIALS AND METHODS Searches were performed on MEDLINE, EMBASE, COCHRANE LIBRARY, SCOPUS and WEB OF SCIENCE databases from inception to June 2018 (PROSPERO CRD42018105794). RESULTS We included 31 studies (2265 patients). Pleural drainage improved the P/F ratio (SMD: -0.668; CI: -0.947-0.389; p < .001), EELV (SMD: -0.615; CI: -1.102-0.219; p = .013), but not A-a gradient (SMD: 0.218; CI: -0.273-0.710; p = .384). HR, mAP, LVEDV, SV, CO, E/A and EF were not affected. The risks of pneumothorax (proportion: 0.008; CI: 0.002-0.014; p = .138) and hemothorax (proportion: 0.006; CI: 0.001-0.011; p = .962) were negligible. CONCLUSIONS Pleural effusion drainage improves oxygenation of critically ill patients. It is a safe procedure. Further studies are needed to assess the hemodynamic effects of pleural drainage.
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- Luigi Vetrugno
- Division of Anesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Udine, P.le S. Maria della Misericordia 15, 33100 Udine, Italy.
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- Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine Division, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Viale Gramsci 14, 43126 Parma, Italy
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- Division of Anesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Udine, P.le S. Maria della Misericordia 15, 33100 Udine, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Reproductive and Odontostomatological Sciences, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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- Division of Anesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Udine, P.le S. Maria della Misericordia 15, 33100 Udine, Italy
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- University of Milan-Bicocca, School of Medicine and Surgery, Via Cadore 48, 20900 Monza, MB, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Reproductive and Odontostomatological Sciences, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, San Luigi Gonzaga University Hospital, Orbassano, Torino, Italy
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- Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Magna Graecia University, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Division of Anesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Udine, P.le S. Maria della Misericordia 15, 33100 Udine, Italy
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Morrow D, Cupp J, Schrift D, Nathanson R, Soni NJ. Point-of-Care Ultrasound in Established Settings. South Med J 2018; 111:373-381. [PMID: 29978220 DOI: 10.14423/smj.0000000000000838] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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The original and most widely accepted applications for point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) are in the settings of trauma, shock, and bedside procedures. Trauma was the original setting for the introduction of POCUS and has been standardized under the four-plus view examination called the Focused Assessment with Sonography in Trauma (FAST). This examination was found to be especially practice changing for achieving rapid diagnoses in critically ill patients who are too unstable for the delays and transportation inherent in more advanced imaging with computed tomography. This application was broadened from the critically ill trauma patient to any critically ill patient, particularly the patient in undifferentiated shock. Although the Focused Assessment with Sonography in Trauma examination originally focused on sources of hemorrhage causing hypovolemic shock, POCUS also can quickly differentiate cardiogenic, obstructive, and distributive shock and help identify the more specific etiology such as massive pulmonary emboli, pericardial tamponade, and pneumothoraces. By expediting diagnosis, POCUS facilitates faster definitive treatment of life-threatening conditions. In pursuing treatment, US continues to serve a role in the form of visually guiding many procedures that were previously done blindly. US guidance of procedures has improved the safety of central line insertion, thoracentesis, and paracentesis, and has an emerging role in lumbar puncture. Experience in bedside US is becoming a vital tool in the clinician's bedside assessment and management, filling a void between the stethoscope and the more advanced studies and interventions available through radiology. Understanding the strengths and limitations of US enables clinicians to identify the appropriate situations in which they can apply this tool confidently.
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- Dustin Morrow
- From the Departments of Emergency Medicine and Internal Medicine, Greenville Health System, University of South Carolina School of Medicine, Greenville, the Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, University of South Carolina School of Medicine, Columbia, and the Department of Medicine, Division of General and Hospital Medicine, University of Texas Health, San Antonio
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- From the Departments of Emergency Medicine and Internal Medicine, Greenville Health System, University of South Carolina School of Medicine, Greenville, the Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, University of South Carolina School of Medicine, Columbia, and the Department of Medicine, Division of General and Hospital Medicine, University of Texas Health, San Antonio
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- From the Departments of Emergency Medicine and Internal Medicine, Greenville Health System, University of South Carolina School of Medicine, Greenville, the Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, University of South Carolina School of Medicine, Columbia, and the Department of Medicine, Division of General and Hospital Medicine, University of Texas Health, San Antonio
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- From the Departments of Emergency Medicine and Internal Medicine, Greenville Health System, University of South Carolina School of Medicine, Greenville, the Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, University of South Carolina School of Medicine, Columbia, and the Department of Medicine, Division of General and Hospital Medicine, University of Texas Health, San Antonio
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- From the Departments of Emergency Medicine and Internal Medicine, Greenville Health System, University of South Carolina School of Medicine, Greenville, the Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, University of South Carolina School of Medicine, Columbia, and the Department of Medicine, Division of General and Hospital Medicine, University of Texas Health, San Antonio
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Vetrugno L, Guadagnin GM, Orso D, Boero E, Bignami E, Bove T. An easier and safe affair, pleural drainage with ultrasound in critical patient: a technical note. Crit Ultrasound J 2018; 10:18. [PMID: 30066098 PMCID: PMC6068051 DOI: 10.1186/s13089-018-0098-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2018] [Accepted: 06/25/2018] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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Thoracic ultrasound is a powerful diagnostic imaging technique for pleural space disorders. In addition to visualising pleural effusion, thoracic ultrasound also helps clinicians to identify the best puncture site and to guide the drainage insertion procedure. Thoracic ultrasound is essential during these invasive manoeuvres to increase safety and decrease potential life-threatening complications. This paper provides a technical description of pigtail-type drainage insertion using thoracic ultrasound, paying particular attention to indications, contraindications, ultrasound guidance, preparation/equipment, procedure and complications.
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- Luigi Vetrugno
- Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Clinic, Department of Medicine, University of Udine, P.le S. Maria della Misericordia n.15, 33100, Udine, Italy
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- Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Clinic, Department of Medicine, University of Udine, P.le S. Maria della Misericordia n.15, 33100, Udine, Italy.
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- Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Clinic, Department of Medicine, University of Udine, P.le S. Maria della Misericordia n.15, 33100, Udine, Italy
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- Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine Division, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Clinic, Department of Medicine, University of Udine, P.le S. Maria della Misericordia n.15, 33100, Udine, Italy
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Dancel R, Schnobrich D, Puri N, Franco-Sadud R, Cho J, Grikis L, Lucas BP, El-Barbary M, Soni NJ. Recommendations on the Use of Ultrasound Guidance for Adult Thoracentesis: A Position Statement of the Society of Hospital Medicine. J Hosp Med 2018; 13:126-135. [PMID: 29377972 DOI: 10.12788/jhm.2940] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Executive Summary: 1) We recommend that ultrasound should be used to guide thoracentesis to reduce the risk of complications, the most common being pneumothorax. 2) We recommend that ultrasound guidance should be used to increase the success rate of thoracentesis. 3) We recommend that ultrasound-guided thoracentesis should be performed or closely supervised by experienced operators. 4) We suggest that ultrasound guidance be used to reduce the risk of complications from thoracentesis in mechanically ventilated patients. 5) We recommend that ultrasound should be used to identify the chest wall, pleura, diaphragm, lung, and subdiaphragmatic organs throughout the respiratory cycle before selecting a needle insertion site. 6) We recommend that ultrasound should be used to detect the presence or absence of an effusion and approximate the volume of pleural fluid to guide clinical decision-making. 7) We recommend that ultrasound should be used to detect complex sonographic features, such as septations, to guide clinical decision-making regarding the timing and method of pleural drainage. 8) We suggest that ultrasound be used to measure the depth from the skin surface to the parietal pleura to help select an appropriate length needle and determine the maximum needle insertion depth. 9) We suggest that ultrasound be used to evaluate normal lung sliding pre- and postprocedure to rule out pneumothorax. 10) We suggest avoiding delay or interval change in patient position from the time of marking the needle insertion site to performing the thoracentesis. 11) We recommend against performing routine postprocedure chest radiographs in patients who have undergone thoracentesis successfully with ultrasound guidance and are asymptomatic with normal lung sliding postprocedure. 12) We recommend that novices who use ultrasound guidance for thoracentesis should receive focused training in lung and pleural ultrasonography and hands-on practice in procedural technique. 13) We suggest that novices undergo simulation-based training prior to performing ultrasound-guided thoracentesis on patients. 14) Learning curves for novices to become competent in lung ultrasound and ultrasound-guided thoracentesis are not completely understood, and we recommend that training should be tailored to the skill acquisition of the learner and the resources of the institution.
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- Ria Dancel
- Division of Hospital Medicine, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA.
- Division of General Internal Medicine, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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- Division of General Internal Medicine, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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- Division of Critical Care Medicine Services, Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, Camden, New Jersey, USA
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- Division of General Internal Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
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- Department of Hospital Medicine, Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center, San Francisco, California, USA
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- White River Junction VA Medical Center, White River Junction, Vermont, USA
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- White River Junction VA Medical Center, White River Junction, Vermont, USA
- Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire, USA
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- King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of General & Hospital Medicine, The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas, USA
- Section of Hospital Medicine, South Texas Veterans Health Care System, San Antonio, Texas, USA
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Brogi E, Gargani L, Bignami E, Barbariol F, Marra A, Forfori F, Vetrugno L. Thoracic ultrasound for pleural effusion in the intensive care unit: a narrative review from diagnosis to treatment. CRITICAL CARE : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE CRITICAL CARE FORUM 2017; 21:325. [PMID: 29282107 PMCID: PMC5745967 DOI: 10.1186/s13054-017-1897-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 74] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2017] [Accepted: 11/28/2017] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Pleural effusion (PLEFF), mostly caused by volume overload, congestive heart failure, and pleuropulmonary infection, is a common condition in critical care patients. Thoracic ultrasound (TUS) helps clinicians not only to visualize pleural effusion, but also to distinguish between the different types. Furthermore, TUS is essential during thoracentesis and chest tube drainage as it increases safety and decreases life-threatening complications. It is crucial not only during needle or tube drainage insertion, but also to monitor the volume of the drained PLEFF. Moreover, TUS can help diagnose co-existing lung diseases, often with a higher specificity and sensitivity than chest radiography and without the need for X-ray exposure. We review data regarding the diagnosis and management of pleural effusion, paying particular attention to the impact of ultrasound. Technical data concerning thoracentesis and chest tube drainage are also provided.
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- E Brogi
- Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, University of Pisa, Via Paradisa 2, 56124, Pisa, Italy.
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- Institute of Clinical Physiology, National Research Council, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, University of Udine, Udine, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Reproductive and Odontostomatological Sciences, University of Naples "Federico II", Naples, Italy
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, University of Pisa, Via Paradisa 2, 56124, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, University of Udine, Udine, Italy
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Ultrasound-guided Pleural Effusion Drainage With a Small Catheter Using the Single-step Trocar or Modified Seldinger Technique. J Bronchology Interv Pulmonol 2016; 23:138-45. [DOI: 10.1097/lbr.0000000000000276] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Guidelines for the Appropriate Use of Bedside General and Cardiac Ultrasonography in the Evaluation of Critically Ill Patients—Part I. Crit Care Med 2015; 43:2479-502. [DOI: 10.1097/ccm.0000000000001216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 232] [Impact Index Per Article: 25.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Sebastian R, Ghanem O, Diroma F, Milner SM, Gerold KB, Price LA. Percutaneous pigtail catheter in the treatment of pneumothorax in major burns: the best alternative? Case report and review of literature. Burns 2014; 41:e24-7. [PMID: 25363602 DOI: 10.1016/j.burns.2014.08.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2014] [Accepted: 08/26/2014] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Multiple factors place burn patients at a high risk of pneumothorax development. Currently, no specific recommendations for the management of pneumothorax in large total body surface area (TBSA) burn patients exist. We present a case of a major burn patient who developed pneumothorax after central line insertion. After the traditional large bore (24 Fr) chest tube failed to resolve the pneumothorax, the pneumothorax was ultimately managed by a percutaneous placed pigtail catheter thoracostomy placement and resulted in its complete resolution. We will review the current recommendations of pneumothorax treatment and will highlight on the use of pigtail catheters in pneumothorax management in burn patients.
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- Raul Sebastian
- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins Burn Center, Baltimore, MD 21224, USA
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- Union Memorial Hospital, Medstar, Baltimore, MD 21218, USA
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- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins Burn Center, Baltimore, MD 21224, USA
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- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins Burn Center, Baltimore, MD 21224, USA
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- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins Burn Center, Baltimore, MD 21224, USA
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- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins Burn Center, Baltimore, MD 21224, USA.
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Gilbert CR, Feller-Kopman D, Akulian J, Hayes M, Yarmus L. Interventional pulmonology procedures in the pediatric population. Pediatr Pulmonol 2014; 49:597-604. [PMID: 23836724 DOI: 10.1002/ppul.22855] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2013] [Accepted: 05/10/2013] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Advanced training in interventional pulmonology (IP) includes a multidisciplinary approach to a wide variety of pathologic conditions affecting different age groups. The role of the interventional pulmonologist in the pediatric patient population has not been described. We report our experience of the care of pediatric patients by IP at an academic institution. METHODS A retrospective review of inpatient and outpatient IP procedures from 2008 to 2011 was performed. All patients' less than 21 years of age at the time of their procedure were identified. Data regarding age, procedure performed, pre-operative diagnosis, results, and complications were collected. RESULTS Thirty-five patients younger than the age of 21, with 14 of these patients being under the age of 18, were identified. Fifty-six procedures were performed on the entire cohort, 30 as inpatient procedures and 26 as outpatient procedures. There were no deaths or major complications related to any procedure. DISCUSSION We identified a cohort of pediatric patients that were able to successfully undergo diagnostic and therapeutic procedures under the direction of an experienced IP team. Cases included the evaluation and management of both malignant and benign complex airway and pleural diseases. There was no major morbidity or mortality related to our procedures, demonstrating an ability to safely evaluate and manage complex airway and pleural disease in the pediatric population.
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- Christopher R Gilbert
- Department of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine, Penn State College of Medicine-Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Bronchoscopy and Interventional Pulmonary, Hershey, Pennsylvania
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Usefulness of pigtail catheter in pleurodesis of malignant pleural effusion. EGYPTIAN JOURNAL OF CHEST DISEASES AND TUBERCULOSIS 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejcdt.2013.11.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Min JW, Ohm JY, Shin BS, Lee JW, Park SI, Yoon SH, Shin YS, Park DI, Chung C, Moon JY. The Usefulness of Intensivist-Performed Bedside Drainage of Pleural Effusion via Ultrasound-Guided Pigtail Catheter. Korean J Crit Care Med 2014. [DOI: 10.4266/kjccm.2014.29.3.177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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- Joo-Won Min
- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Myongji Hospital, Goyang, Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Chungnam National University College of Medicine, Daejeon, Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Chungnam National University College of Medicine, Daejeon, Korea
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- Emergency Intensive Units, Daejeon Regional Emergency Center, Chungnam National University College of Medicine, Daejeon, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Chungnam National University College of Medicine, Daejeon, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Chungnam National University College of Medicine, Daejeon, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Chungnam National University College of Medicine, Daejeon, Korea
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Chungnam National University College of Medicine, Daejeon, Korea
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Chungnam National University College of Medicine, Daejeon, Korea
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Chungnam National University College of Medicine, Daejeon, Korea
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Walden AP, Jones QC, Matsa R, Wise MP. Pleural effusions on the intensive care unit; hidden morbidity with therapeutic potential. Respirology 2013; 18:246-54. [PMID: 23039264 DOI: 10.1111/j.1440-1843.2012.02279.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Despite 50-60% of intensive care patients demonstrating evidence of pleural effusions, there has been little emphasis placed on the role of effusions in the aetiology of weaning failure. Critical illness and mechanical ventilation lead to multiple perturbations of the normal physiological processes regulating pleural fluid homeostasis, and consequently, failure of normal pleural function occurs. Effusions can lead to deleterious effects on respiratory mechanics and gas exchange, and when extensive, may lead to haemodynamic compromise. The widespread availability of bedside ultrasound has not only facilitated earlier detection of pleural effusions but also safer fluid sampling and drainage. In the majority of patients, pleural drainage leads to improvements in lung function, with data from spontaneously breathing individuals demonstrating a consistent symptomatic improvement, while a meta-analysis in critically ill patients shows an improvement in oxygenation. The effects on respiratory mechanics are less clear, possibly reflecting heterogeneity of underlying pathology. Limited data on clinical outcome from pleural fluid drainage exist; however, it appears to be a safe procedure with a low risk of major complications. The current level of evidence would support a clinical trial to determine whether the systematic detection and drainage of pleural effusions improve clinical outcomes.
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- Andrew P Walden
- Intensive Care Unit, Royal Berkshire Hospital, Reading Intensive Care Unit, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford Adult Intensive Care Unit, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, UK.
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Children comprise approximately one-quarter of all visits to most emergency departments. Children are generally healthier than adults, yet there are similar priorities in assessment and management of pediatric patients. The initial approach to airway, breathing, and circulation still applies and is first and foremost in the evaluation of young infants and children. There are certain anatomic, physiologic, developmental, and social considerations that are unique to this population and must be taken into account during their evaluation and treatment. In this review, we present and discuss an evidence-based approach to high-yield procedures necessary for all emergency physicians taking care of children.
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- Fernando Soto
- Pediatric Emergency Medicine Section, University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, PO Box 29207, San Juan, PR 00929, USA.
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Maslove DM, Chen BTM, Wang H, Kuschner WG. The diagnosis and management of pleural effusions in the ICU. J Intensive Care Med 2013; 28:24-36. [PMID: 22080544 DOI: 10.1177/0885066611403264] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Pleural effusions are common in critically ill patients. Most effusions in intensive care unit (ICU) patients are of limited clinical significance; however, some are important and require aggressive management. Transudative effusions in the ICU are commonly caused by volume overload, decreased plasma oncotic pressure, and regions of altered pleural pressure attributable to atelectasis and mechanical ventilation. Exudates are sequelae of pulmonary or pleural infection, pulmonary embolism, postsurgical complications, and malignancy. Increases in pleural fluid volume are accommodated principally by chest wall expansion and, to a lesser degree, by lung collapse. Studies in mechanically ventilated patients suggest that pleural fluid drainage can result in improved oxygenation for up to 48 hours, but data on clinical outcomes are limited. Mechanically ventilated patients with pleural effusions should be semirecumbant and treated with higher levels of positive-end expiratory pressure. Rarely, large effusions can cause cardiac tamponade or tension physiology, requiring urgent drainage. Bedside ultrasound is both sensitive and specific for diagnosing pleural effusions in mechanically ventilated patients. Sonographic findings of septation and homogenous echogenicity may suggest an exudative effusion, but definitive diagnosis requires pleural fluid sampling. Thoracentesis should be carried out under ultrasound guidance. Antibiotic regimens for parapneumonic effusions should be based on current pneumonia guidelines, and anaerobic coverage should be included in the case of empyema. Decompression of the pleural space may be necessary to improve respiratory mechanics, as well as to treat complicated effusions. While small-bore catheters inserted under ultrasound guidance may be used for nonseptated effusions, surgical consultation should be sought in cases where this approach fails, or where the effusion appears complex and septated at the outset. Further research is needed to determine the effects of pleural fluid drainage on clinical outcomes in mechanically ventilated patients, to evaluate weaning strategies that include pleural fluid drainage, and to better identify patients in whom pleural effusions are more likely to be infected.
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- David M Maslove
- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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Sikora K, Perera P, Mailhot T, Mandavia D. Ultrasound for the Detection of Pleural Effusions and Guidance of the Thoracentesis Procedure. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2012. [DOI: 10.5402/2012/676524] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Objective. To review the use of ultrasound for the detection of pleural effusions and guidance of the thoracentesis procedure. Methods. Two clinical cases will be presented in which ultrasound proved beneficial in guiding the diagnosis and management of patients with pleural effusions and respiratory distress. The ultrasound techniques for the evaluation of pleural effusions and performance of the thoracentesis procedure are discussed. A review of the most current literature follows to present the known diagnostic and safety benefits of ultrasound guidance for thoracentesis. Conclusions. Ultrasound improves the diagnostic accuracy for the detection of pleural effusions over standard chest radiographs. Ultrasound can also diagnose a complicated pleural effusion that may be at higher risk for an adverse outcome during a thoracentesis. Optimally, thoracentesis should be performed under direct ultrasound guidance to decrease the complication rate and improve patient safety.
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- Kamila Sikora
- Department of Emergency Medicine, USC Medical Center, General Hospital, 1200 State Street, Los Angeles, CA 90033, USA
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- Division of Emergency Medicine, Stanford University Medical Center, 300 Pasteur Drive, Alway Building, M121, Stanford, CA 94305, USA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, USC Medical Center, General Hospital, 1200 State Street, Los Angeles, CA 90033, USA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, USC Medical Center, General Hospital, 1200 State Street, Los Angeles, CA 90033, USA
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Pleural effusions are prevalent in mechanically ventilated patients, and clinicians frequently consider draining the effusions. It is controversial whether patients benefit from pleural drainage in terms of either physiological or clinical outcomes. RECENT FINDINGS Pleural drainage may be undertaken for a variety of reasons. Effusions are an important potential source of infection in patients with undifferentiated sepsis. Pleural drainage may improve hypoxemia or lung mechanics, but the physiological response depends on a complex interplay between lung and chest wall compliance, applied positive end-expiratory pressure and drainage volume. Pleural effusions may be associated with significant cyclic lung recruitment and collapse during tidal ventilation. Because effusions are primarily accommodated by descent of the diaphragm, they can also impair diaphragm mechanics significantly. There is very limited data in the literature to support the use of pleural drainage to accelerate liberation from mechanical ventilation, and there are no randomized controlled trials published to date. SUMMARY Pleural drainage may benefit certain patient populations based on individual physiological considerations, but randomized controlled trials evaluating the impact on weaning outcomes are lacking. Future research efforts should focus on identifying patient populations most likely to benefit and clarify the mechanisms by which weaning may be accelerated after pleural drainage.
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Bediwy AS, Amer HG. Pigtail Catheter Use for Draining Pleural Effusions of Various Etiologies. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2012. [DOI: 10.5402/2012/143295] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Background. Use of small-bore pigtail catheter is a less invasive way for draining pleural effusions than chest tube thoracostomy. Methods. Prospectively, we evaluated efficacy and safety of pigtail catheter (8.5–14 French) insertion in 51 cases of pleural effusion of various etiologies. Malignant effusion cases had pleurodesis done through the catheter. Results. Duration of drainage of pleural fluid was 3–14 days. Complications included pain (23 patients), pneumothorax (10 patients), catheter blockage (two patients), and infection (one patient). Overall success rate was 82.35% (85.71% for transudative, 83.33% for tuberculous, 81.81% for malignant, and 80% for parapneumonic effusion). Nine cases had procedure failure, five due to loculated effusions, and four due to rapid reaccumulation of fluid after catheter removal. Only two empyema cases (out of six) had a successful procedure. Conclusion. Pigtail catheter insertion is an effective and safe method of draining pleural fluid. We encourage its use for all cases of pleural effusion requiring chest drain except for empyema and other loculated effusions that yielded low success rate.
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- Adel Salah Bediwy
- Chest Department, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Tanta 33633, Egypt
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- Internal Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Menoufia University, Menoufia, Egypt
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Lin CH, Lin WC, Chang JS. Comparison of pigtail catheter with chest tube for drainage of parapneumonic effusion in children. Pediatr Neonatol 2011; 52:337-41. [PMID: 22192262 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedneo.2011.08.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2010] [Revised: 11/29/2010] [Accepted: 12/06/2010] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The use of thoracostomy tube for drainage of parapneumonic effusion is an important therapeutic measure. In this study, we compared the effectiveness and complications between chest tube and pigtail catheter thoracostomy for drainage of parapneumonic pleural effusion in children. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of children with parapneumonic effusion during the period of July 2001 through December 2003. Patients who received thoracostomy with either chest tube or pigtail catheter were enrolled into this study. Medical records, such as age, sex, clinical presentation, subsequent therapies, hospital stay, laboratory data, and complications, were collected and compared between these two methods of intervention. RESULTS A total of 32 patients (17 boys and 15 girls; age range, 2-17 years; mean age, 14 years) were enrolled into the study. Twenty patients were treated with traditional chest tubes, whereas 12 patients were treated with pigtail catheters. In the chest tube group, drainage failure occurred in one patient and pneumothorax occurred in two patients. In the pigtail catheter group, drainage failure occurred in two patients, but no case was complicated with pneumothorax. There were no significant differences in either drainage days or hospitalization days between the chest tube group and pigtail catheter group (6.0 ± 2.6 vs. 5.9 ± 3.8, p=0.66; 12.5 ± 5.6 vs. 17.3 ± 8.5, p=0.13). CONCLUSION The effectiveness and complications of the pigtail catheter were comparable to those of the chest tubes.
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- Chien-Heng Lin
- Department of Pediatrics, Jen-Ai Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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Goligher EC, Leis JA, Fowler RA, Pinto R, Adhikari NKJ, Ferguson ND. Utility and safety of draining pleural effusions in mechanically ventilated patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Crit Care 2011; 15:R46. [PMID: 21288334 PMCID: PMC3221976 DOI: 10.1186/cc10009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2010] [Revised: 01/12/2011] [Accepted: 02/02/2011] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Pleural effusions are frequently drained in mechanically ventilated patients but the benefits and risks of this procedure are not well established. METHODS We performed a literature search of multiple databases (MEDLINE, EMBASE, HEALTHSTAR, CINAHL) up to April 2010 to identify studies reporting clinical or physiological outcomes of mechanically ventilated critically ill patients who underwent drainage of pleural effusions. Studies were adjudicated for inclusion independently and in duplicate. Data on duration of ventilation and other clinical outcomes, oxygenation and lung mechanics, and adverse events were abstracted in duplicate independently. RESULTS Nineteen observational studies (N = 1,124) met selection criteria. The mean PaO2:FiO2 ratio improved by 18% (95% confidence interval (CI) 5% to 33%, I2 = 53.7%, five studies including 118 patients) after effusion drainage. Reported complication rates were low for pneumothorax (20 events in 14 studies including 965 patients; pooled mean 3.4%, 95% CI 1.7 to 6.5%, I2 = 52.5%) and hemothorax (4 events in 10 studies including 721 patients; pooled mean 1.6%, 95% CI 0.8 to 3.3%, I2 = 0%). The use of ultrasound guidance (either real-time or for site marking) was not associated with a statistically significant reduction in the risk of pneumothorax (OR = 0.32; 95% CI 0.08 to 1.19). Studies did not report duration of ventilation, length of stay in the intensive care unit or hospital, or mortality. CONCLUSIONS Drainage of pleural effusions in mechanically ventilated patients appears to improve oxygenation and is safe. We found no data to either support or refute claims of beneficial effects on clinically important outcomes such as duration of ventilation or length of stay.
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- Ewan C Goligher
- Interdepartmental Division of Critical Care, Mount Sinai Hospital and the University Health Network, University of Toronto, 600 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1X5, Canada
- Department of Medicine, Mount Sinai Hospital and the University Health Network, University of Toronto, 600 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1X5, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Mount Sinai Hospital and the University Health Network, University of Toronto, 600 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1X5, Canada
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, and the Interdepartmental Division of Critical Care, University of Toronto, 2075 Bayview Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M4N 3M5, Canada
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, and the Interdepartmental Division of Critical Care, University of Toronto, 2075 Bayview Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M4N 3M5, Canada
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, and the Interdepartmental Division of Critical Care, University of Toronto, 2075 Bayview Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M4N 3M5, Canada
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- Interdepartmental Division of Critical Care, Mount Sinai Hospital and the University Health Network, University of Toronto, 600 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1X5, Canada
- Department of Medicine, Division of Respirology, Mt. Sinai Hospital and the University Health Network, and the Interdepartmental Division of Critical Care, University of Toronto, 600 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1X5, Canada
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As life expectancy increases and advances in cancer treatment more often convert deadly conditions into more chronic diseases, the surgical intensivist can expect to be faced with greater numbers of oncology patients undergoing aggressive surgical treatments for curative intent, prolonging survival, or primarily palliation by alleviating obstruction, infection, bleeding, or pain. Cytoreductive surgery (CRS) and heated intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) are a paradigm for the emerging field of multimodal aggressive oncological surgery. This article describes the CRS/HIPEC technique, and discusses the most common postoperative complications and critical care issues in these patients, including anastomotic leaks, intestinal perforation, abscesses, and intra-abdominal bleeding. The leading cause of mortality is sepsis leading to multiple organ failure, and such patients are at particularly higher risk due to the extensive CRS and HIPEC. The intensivist must be vigilant to ensure that source control is not overlooked. This process is a very difficult one, made even more challenging by the blunting of physiologic responses and the frequent absence of the classic acute abdomen.
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- Sanam Ahmed
- Division of Critical Care Medicine, Department of Surgery, The Mount Sinai School of Medicine, 1 Gustave L. Levy Place, New York, NY 10029, USA
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Year in review in Intensive Care Medicine 2009. Part III: mechanical ventilation, acute lung injury and respiratory distress syndrome, pediatrics, ethics, and miscellanea. Intensive Care Med 2010; 36:567-84. [PMID: 20177660 PMCID: PMC2837179 DOI: 10.1007/s00134-010-1781-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2010] [Accepted: 02/08/2010] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Karabinis A, Fragou M, Karakitsos D. Whole-body ultrasound in the intensive care unit: a new role for an aged technique. J Crit Care 2009; 25:509-13. [PMID: 19781901 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrc.2009.07.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2009] [Accepted: 07/06/2009] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Management of critically ill patients requires rapid and safe diagnostic techniques. Ultrasonography has become an indispensable tool that supplements physical examination in the intensive care unit. It enables early recognition of neurological emergencies, assists the diagnosis of abdominal and lung pathologies, and provides real-time information on the cardiac performance of critically ill patients. Furthermore, it detects possible infectious sites and renders therapeutic invasive procedures more convenient and less complicated. Whole-body ultrasound in the hands of adequately trained intensivists has the ability to reinvigorate the physical examination, without subjecting the patient to excessive irradiation and the risks of transport.
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- Andreas Karabinis
- Intensive Care Unit, General Hospital of Athens, Athens 11527, Greece
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