Procedure
Mechanical Pleurodesis
A one-page care plan for patients having Mechanical Pleurodesis, covering Purpose, Protection & Preparation, Expectations & Execution, Nutrition & Next Steps, Consistency, Indications and Lifestyle & Long-Term Success.
In this plan
Purpose, Protection & Preparation
- I understand this procedure helps prevent fluid or air from returning around my lung
- I understand it keeps my lung expanded
- I tell my provider about medications (especially blood thinners)
- I understand this is usually done during a surgical procedure (often minimally invasive)
- I understand this requires anesthesia
Expectations & Execution
5 points, for partners
Nutrition & Next Steps
4 points, for partners
Consistency
4 points, for partners
Indications
4 points, for partners
Lifestyle & Long-Term Success
4 points, for partners
When to call the office and when to call 911: for partners
See the full plan
Mechanical Pleurodesis is one of the plans included with a partnership. Partners read every plan in full, and print any of them for a patient.