Sistema de drenaje pleural digital Thopaz: cuidados enfermeros, seguimiento y protocolos de uso

• Autores: Leticia Pascual Riquelme, Tatiana Orta Bernal, Desirée Martínez Requelme, Verónica Pola Coba, Paula Monguilod López, María Iguaz Navarro
• Localización: Revista Sanitaria de Investigación, ISSN-e 2660-7085, Vol. 6, Nº. 6, 2025
• Idioma: español
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  • español

    El sistema de drenaje pleural digital Thopaz ha revolucionado el manejo postoperatorio en cirugía torácica, ofreciendo ventajas significativas en la monitorización y movilidad del paciente. Este artículo presenta una revisión bibliográfica centrada en el papel de la enfermería en la gestión de pacientes con drenaje torácico conectado a Thopaz, incluyendo protocolos de uso, seguimiento y cuidados. Se analizaron estudios de diversas bases de datos científicas, destacando la evidencia sobre la eficacia del sistema y su impacto en la práctica enfermera.

  • English

    The Thopaz digital pleural drainage system has revolutionized postoperative management in thoracic surgery, offering significant advantages in patient monitoring and mobility. This article presents a literature review focused on the role of nursing in the management of patients with Thopaz-connected chest drains, including protocols for use, follow-up, and care. Studies from various scientific databases were analyzed, highlighting the evidence on the system’s effectiveness and its impact on nursing practice.

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