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Empyema : Treatments

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Treatments List

Treatments could include:
  • Decortication Of Lung

Treatments Overview Articles

Empyema
The goal of treatment is to cure the infection and remove the collection of pus from the lung. Antibiotics are prescribed to control the infection. A doctor will place a chest tube to completely drain the pus. A surgeon may need to perform a proce...
Source:ADAM
Date:March 1, 2007
Empyema
Empyema is treated using a combination of medications and surgical techniques. Treatment with medication involves intravenously administering a two-week course of antibiotics. It is important to give antibiotics as soon as possible to prevent firs...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine

Specific Treatments Articles

Chest Drainage Therapy
Chest drainage therapy involves the removal of air, blood, pus, or other secretions from the chest cavity. Purpose Chest drainage therapy is done to relieve pressure on the lungs, and remove fluid that could promote infection.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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