!!! New Study Publication!!!
"Active Chest Tube Clearance Added to an Enhanced Recovery After Cardiac Surgery (ERAS) Program Improves Outcomes and Reduces Resource Utilization"


Adding PleuraFlow’s Active Chest Tube Clearance (ATC) to an ERAS cardiac surgery program reduced Retained Blood Syndrome by 41%, postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) by 17%, and ICU time by 30% in 684 patients compared to 650 controls, improving outcomes and resource utilization. (Gerdisch, et al, 2025)

Clinical Support

ClearFlow Assistant

Support anytime from your mobile device

  

The app

ClearFlow clinical resources and support are now available anytime from your mobile device

  • Support for common challenges in the ICU and Operating Room
  • Clinical resources and documents
  • Live support via Text/SMS or Voice Calls

To access all functionality, download from the iOS App Store or Google Play Store to your device.

Use the link below to access the support experience via a mobile optimized website.

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Information

Frequently Asked Questions

How often does chest tube clogging occur?

Are there patient populations where chest tube clogging is more common?

Are there certain times when chest tube clogging is more likely to happen?

How often does chest tube clogging impact outcomes?

Can the PleuraFlow® ACT be used with any chest tube?

Can the PleuraFlow® ACT be used with any chest drainage canister?

Does the PleuraFlow® ACT improve postoperative blood evacuation over conventional chest tubes?