Issue with Aspira Drainage Catheter. Specifically, during draining, fluid builds up in the aspirator bulb and does not fully drain into the bag. Upon removing the connection, fluid will then drain.

We later found that the catheter was partially blocked. This was causing part of these problems.

My mother has these catheter systems to drain pleural fluid from both lung areas. If anyone has expertise in this area I would like to connect with them. Specifically, I would like to hear your experiences and also get tips and pointers. How fast is too fast, why does it hurt after drainage has completed, when do we need to seek medical advice.

Thanks.

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