New patients with tunneled drainage catheters
Guidance for healthcare professionals planning for an IPC drainage catheter.
Getting started with planning
Once a patient is scheduled for an indwelling catheter implantation, planning can begin. If necessary, we at ewimed:
- Helping to order the necessary materials
- Support you with staff training
- Book patient education after implantation
We are here to support you before, during and after the catheter is implanted.
Basic steps
As soon as the patient has been given a date for the implantation of an indwelling catheter, you can start planning for the patient’s home discharge.
Will the patient manage the drainage themselves, or is care planning needed?
Step
Self-care patients
For self-care patients: Book a free education for patient/
relatives in connection with discharge.
Care planning
Does the staff need drainage training? Here is a link to our training video aimed at healthcare professionals.
Step
We recommend giving the patient our instruction brochure to support them. There are also instructional videos and a user-friendly app.
Step
Ready to order materials?
You can order the materials for drainage and bandage changing for the patient’s home address, or to home care services by clicking on For patients below.
Materials for catheter implantation and hospital care can be ordered by clicking on For hospitals below.”