Are you one of those who still think that a thoracic drain can not be placed horizontally because it loses its functionality? Did you know that early ambulation and mobilization of the patient results in greater recovery in less time? How to know if the patient continues with pneumothorax, has the catheter clogged or the lung has been restored? …
All these questions disappear with Sinapi chest drainage: Dry sealing system: allows to place the drain in any position, since it has a non-return valve that prevents the drained liquid / air from returning to the patient’s chest cavity. Suction bulb: allows manual suction (-25 cm3), which avoids having the patient connected to the wall suction and thus be able to start an earlier mobilization / ambulation. Pneumothorax indicator: when tightening the bulb, if it re-expands, it will indicate that there is air leak or pneumothorax. If it is compressed, it will indicate a re-expanded and stable lung.