PleurX Catheter

This program explains how to use and take care of a PleurX Catheter. The program includes the following sections: what is a PleurX catheter, what is included in the PleurX catheter drainage kit, how to prepare to drain your PleurX catheter, how to connect the drainage bottle to your PleurX catheter, how to drain your PleurX catheter, how to place a new dressing after draining your PleurX catheter, and how to empty your PleurX catheter vacuum bottle.

1.	Introduction
2.	PleurX Catheter and Drainage Kit
3.	Preparing to Drain Your PleurX Catheter
4.	Connecting the Drainage Bottle
5.	How to Drain Your PleurX Catheter
6.	Placing a New Dressing
7.	Emptying the Vacuum Bottle
8.	Summary

PleurX Catheter

JP Drain

Port Catheter Insertions

Preventing Catheter Associated Bloodstream Infections

Pneumonia

Pneumococcal Infections

Pneumocystis Infections

Pediatric Chest Tube

Pleural Disorders

Catheter Line Care at Home

Chest Pain