How to Manage Pleurodesis at Plural Effusions

An indwelling pleurocathitor is a very easy procedure to do. A visiting nurse will come and drain the patient at least two to three times weekly. Studies have shown that pleurodesis often occurs just from the inflammatory response of the pleuro to the actual catheter itself Pleurodesis is a bit different than doing pleuroscopy because we send everyone home the same day.