Indwelling pleural catheters: Audit of a new medical service

Conclusion: The use of IPCs is increasing. Surgical numbers are small. Medical insertion resulted in fewer bed days and complications; 95% did not need further intervention thereby adherent healthcare costs were lower. Establishment of a medical IPC service is cost efficient, safe and benefits patient healthRef1BTS Pleural Disease Guideline 20102Indwelling Pleural Catheters. Curr Pulmonol Rep 2015. (Source: European Respiratory Journal)

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