
PleurX heter: What to Expect & Care Instructions
Draining your PleurX heter takes about 5 to 15 minutes, and the steps are as follows: Wash your hands with soap and water for 1 minute. Tighten the roller clamp so that the bottle’s drainage line is completely closed. Remove the cap and clean around your heter’s valve using an alcohol wipe. Insert the access tip from the drainage line