Pleural Catheter Management
Presented by Clinical Procedure Manual Review Board, Kim Tate, and Diana Montoya
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This course will cover the proper procedure as well as patient education, documentation guidelines, and care considerations for draining a pleural catheter and changing the dressing at the pleural catheter site.
Meet your instructors
Clinical Procedure Manual Review Board
The MedBridge Clinical Procedure Manual Review Board ensures the development and maintenance of up-to-date and evidence-based clinical procedures. The review board is composed of leading nurse experts in the field: Danielle Pierotti, RN, PhD, CENP, and Margherita Labson, RN, BSN, MSHSA. The review board is involved in…
Kim Tate
Kim Tate is a registered nurse with over three decades of healthcare experience. She is a passionate clinical leader who strives to deliver quality care and positive patient outcomes. She has a bachelor of science in nursing with a proven track record of facilitating and leading the effectiveness of clinical programs,…
Diana Montoya
Diana Montoya is a proven leader and highly experienced nurse currently serving as the clinical education manager for Sutter Care at Home. She holds a bachelor of science in nursing from Western Governors University and an associate’s degree in nursing from National University. Diana’s extensive career spans over two decades,…
Chapters & learning objectives
1. Introduction
This chapter includes an introduction to pleural catheter management, information on all of the equipment and previsit preparation needed for this assessment, and recommended infection control policies.
2. Procedure: Pleural Catheter Management (Aspira)
This chapter will provide a step-by-step procedure guide pleural catheter management (Aspira).
3. Procedure: Pleural Catheter Management (PleurX)
This chapter will provide a step-by-step procedure guide pleural catheter management (PleurX).
4. Tips, Precautions, and Care Considerations
This chapter provides tips, precuations, and considerations for performing these skills in the home.
5. Patient and Caregiver Education
This chapter provides information on what education the patient (and caregiver) needs to support self-management of their care.
6. Documentation Guidelines
This chapter provides recommendations on what to note when documenting for patients receiving pleural catheter management.
7. Conclusion
This chapter includes learning assessment questions to assess the learner’s knowledge of skills covered in this course. A bibliography of referenced material is also included.