An automated line-clearing chest tube system after cardiac surgery.
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ABSTRACT: Objective
To complete the first in-human study of the automated line clearance Thoraguard chest tube system. The study focuses on the viability and efficacy of the device in comparison with conventional models as well as secondary matters such as patient experience and ease of use.Methods
This was a single-center, prospective, open-label study involving adult patients (n = 27) who underwent nonemergent, first-time, cardiac surgery. Patients received automated clearance chest tubes for surgical drainage in both the mediastinal and pleural spaces. The control group was retrospective (n = 80); individuals received conventional chest tubes placed and secured in locations determined at the surgeon's discretion.Results
The automated-clearance tubes exhibited a similar drainage profile at 1, 3, 6, 12, and 24 hours compared with the conventional chest tubes. The final output at the time of tube removal was also similar (1150 [750-1590] vs 1289 [766.3-1890] mL, respectively, P = .76). The number of patients readmitted for drainage of an effusion was similar in both groups (1/27 [3.7%] vs 3/80 [3.75%], P > .99).Conclusions
This study has shown that the Centese Thoraguard chest tube system is a viable option for surgical chest drainage and effective when used in routine cardiac surgery operations.
SUBMITTER: Obafemi OO
PROVIDER: S-EPMC9390781 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
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An automated line-clearing chest tube system after cardiac surgery.
Obafemi Oluwatomisin Olurotimi OO Wang Hanjay H Bajaj Simar S SS O'Donnell Christian T CT Elde Stefan S Boyd Jack H JH
JTCVS open 20220224
<h4>Objective</h4>To complete the first in-human study of the automated line clearance Thoraguard chest tube system. The study focuses on the viability and efficacy of the device in comparison with conventional models as well as secondary matters such as patient experience and ease of use.<h4>Methods</h4>This was a single-center, prospective, open-label study involving adult patients (n = 27) who underwent nonemergent, first-time, cardiac surgery. Patients received automated clearance chest tube ...[more]
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