Indwelling Pleural Catheter (IPC) Dressing Change: Step-by-Step Guide | Prevent Infection

Learn the proper technique for changing your Indwelling Pleural Catheter (IPC) dressing at home with this detailed tutorial from our nurse. Proper dressing care is crucial for preventing infections and ensuring your IPC works effectively. ⚕️ Expert-guided step-by-step tutorial on changing IPC dressing includes: - Complete supply checklist - Sterile technique demonstration - Infection prevention tips - Common mistakes to avoid - Safety checks for your catheter 00:00 - Introduction 00:08 - Hand hygiene 00:32 - Remove old gauze dressing 00:43 - Remove old foam dressing 00:51 - Examine skin around insertion site 01:05 - Clean tabletop 01:08 - Clean hands 01:11 - Supply check 01:27 - Cut out 2 transparent dressings 01:33 - Remove backing paper from dressings 01:45 - Open gauze pack 01:47 - Clean hands 01:48 - Clean skin around insertion site 02:05 - Clean length of catheter 02:14 – Apply 2 folded gauzes to insertion site 02:22 - Coil catheter on top of gauzes 02:27 - Place gauzes over coiled catheter 02:30 - Stick transparent dressings over gauzes 02:43 – Way to prevent catheter from being tugged 02:53 - Clean hands 🔍 Special focus: - How to identify signs of infection - Proper catheter handling - Essential sterile technique - Professional tips for secure dressing Whether you're a patient with pleural effusion ("or water on lungs"), caregiver, or healthcare professional, this video provides clear, practical guidance for safe IPC dressing changes. For an appointment with NUH, visit https://www.nuh.com.sg/patients-visitors/Appointments/Pages/default.aspx Follow NUH on social media: Subscribe to NUH's Youtube channel and visit us at https://www.nuh.com.sg TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nuhsg_official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NationalUniversityHospital Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nuhig/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-university-hospital About National University Hospital (NUH) (Singapore): NUH is Singapore's major tertiary hospital and referral centre with over 50 medical, surgical and dental specialties. It is the only public hospital in Singapore to offer a comprehensive suite of specialist care for adults, women and children as well as paediatric kidney and liver transplant programme, in addition to kidney, liver and pancreas transplantations for adults.