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Caring for a Pleural Catheter: A guide for patients and their caregivers

Categories

Cancer

Respiratory System

Attachment

Last Update

November 1, 2021

Extension

.pdf

Print Code

NSHCCP-4014

Language

English

Creator

NSHCCP

This pamphlet explains how to care for your pleural catheter. It also has information about what a pleural effusion is, how it is treated, draining, problems with draining, and signs of infection to look for.

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