The insertion of an indwelling pleural catheter into the pleural space to drain fluid is an approach to relieve dyspnea due to pleural effusion. With an indwelling catheter, the patient/caregiver performs catheter care and drainage. One consideration in the decision to use an indwelling catheter to drain fluid in the pleural space is the patient/caregiver’s ability to perform ongoing catheter care. Catheter-related infection is a complication of this approach.