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Chest Intubation / Cathetrization / Pleurodesis
Chest intubation (chest tube), pleural catheterization, and pleurodesis are procedures used to treat air or fluid around the lungs. A sterile tube or catheter is gently inserted into the pleural space to remove air in pneumothorax or drain fluid from infections, heart failure, or cancer. When fluid keeps returning, pleurodesis seals the pleural layers to prevent re-accumulation. These procedures relieve breathlessness quickly and help doctors stabilize patients while planning the most effective long-term care. Safely performed.
Advantages
These interventions provide rapid relief from collapsed lung and distressing breathlessness by promptly removing air or fluid. They enable laboratory analysis of pleural fluid to diagnose infection, cancer, or tuberculosis with accuracy. Ultrasound-guided placement improves safety and success, even in fragile patients. For recurrent effusions, pleurodesis reduces hospital visits and prevents repeat procedures, supporting faster recovery, shorter stays, and better quality of life.
How It Helps
By removing trapped air or fluid, these procedures let the lungs expand, easing pain and improving oxygen levels within hours. Clear diagnoses from pleural samples guide targeted antibiotics, anti-cancer therapy, or tuberculosis treatment. When pleurodesis stops fluid from returning, patients breathe easier, sleep better, and resume daily activities sooner, with fewer emergencies and follow-up admissions.