Pleural drainage set OPTILINE®

OPTILINE® thoracic drainage systems are classic bottle systems for the application of the tried-and-tested drainage method with underwater seal. They are used to drain air, blood and secretions from the pleural and mediastinal cavities. Some of the most common indications for thoeacic drainage are ruptures in the lung surface or in the tracheobronchial area as well as the penetration of the chest wall from outside by trauma or surgical procedure. As a result, air and/or liquids can accumulate in the pleural space or mediastinum and substancially reduce the functioning of lungs and heart. The OPTILINE® thoracic drainage systems are a reliable, safe and highly efficient aid in the treatment of these indications. Areas of use: Tension pneumothorax, Pneumothorax, Haemothorax, Haemopneumothorax, Chylothorax, Thoracic empyema, Postoperatively after thoracic surgery Air, secretions or blood are drained off from the chest cavity by gravity drainage or via an external suction source. A water seal serves as a non-return valve with low resistance, draining off air from the thorax via a riser pipe immersed in water or saline solution. At the same time this seal prevents the return flow of air to the chest cavity during respiration. A mark on the riser pipe indicates the immersion depth with the optimal resistance of the water column which may be easily readjusted in case of increased liquid accumulation. Benefits: Easy handling Transparent bottle design to enable optimal visual check Labeling strip to take down control data