Patients and relatives

Do you or a loved one suffer from pleural effusion or ascites (sometimes called fluid around the lungs or in abdomen)? Would you like to know more about how to drain the fluid in a way that maintains quality of life and reduces hospital visits?

Patients and relatives

Do you or a loved one suffer from pleural effusion or ascites (sometimes called fluid around the lungs or in abdomen)? Would you like to know more about how to drain the fluid in a way that maintains quality of life and reduces hospital visits?


Wondering why an indwelling catheter is placed to drain pleural effusion or ascites (sometimes called fluid around the lungs or in abdomen)? After the doctor has inserted the catheter, how does drainage work? And what does this mean for the patient?
You can read about the benefits of our drainage kits for patients here.

What exactly is pleural effusion or ascites? What is causing the fluid and how can it be treated? Answers to these questions and more can be found here.

We specialise in products for draining pleural effusion and ascites (sometimes called fluid around the lungs or in abdomen). Thus, we try to meet patients’ needs with our various drainage sets for home use. Here you will find an overview of our different sets and learn more about the products.

What happens after the doctor has implanted the catheter? Who will then explain to you how to drain fluid and how to order drainage sets? Here you will find answers and some more information about our service.