Patient-related factors | Underlying tumour Ongoing chemotherapy Immune status Comorbidities Skin diseases Ability to adhere to aseptic techniques |
IPC-related factors | Drainage regimen Drainage volume Patients and carers education Manufacturers Duration of IPC in situ |
Clinician-related factors | Insertion procedure Expertise in after-care Surveillance and audit Dressing techniques Infection control bundles |
IPC, indwelling pleural catheter.