Webinar: Indwelling Pleural Catheters in Modern Day Thoracic Oncology Care
Wednesday 14th October 2020, 17.00 - 18.15
In this webinar we will learn about Indwelling Pleural Catheters in Modern Day Thoracic Oncology Care and cover the following areas:
- Anatomy & physiology of the pleura
- How does caner cause a pleural effusion?
- What is an IPC?
- Indications for IPC insertion
- Improving pleurodesis rates post-insertion
- Shared decision making in malignant pleural effusions
- Common problems with IPCs
- Nurse-led support for patients with IPCs
Speakers
Matt Evison
Consultant Chest Physician at Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Jen Jones
Pleural Specialist Nurse at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
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