Two stages of care for pleural effusion.
When the patient's pleural space is filled with fluid, palliative treatment measures--thoracic drainage and pleurodesis--and diligent nursing care can help her breathe easier.
Connor
P
P
Berg
P
P
Flaherty
N
N
Klem
L
L
Lawton
R
R
Tremblay
M
M
D004322:Drainage / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008168:Lung / Q000503:physiopathology; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000503:physiopathology; D008875:Middle Aged; D010996:Pleural Effusion / Q000451:nursing* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D011654:Pulmonary Edema / Q000503:physiopathology; D012597:Sclerosing Solutions / Q000627:therapeutic use
D012597:Sclerosing Solutions