Smith & Nephew IV3000 - Transparent Catheter Dressing
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- It is a moisture responsive transparent film dressing specifically designed to meet the needs of catheter fixation and to keep the catheter site dry.
- It is made from a unique REACTIC film, which is breathable and signficiantly more permeable to water vapour than ordinary film.
- The film is waterproof and impermeable to liquids, bacteria and viruses and while the dressing remains intact, protects the IV site from outside contamination
- It is safe, secure and cost effective catheter fixation
- Provides quick and easy aseptic application to all major catheter types.
Details
- Wide range of sizes and delivery systems to suit peripheral central line and epidural catheters Film acts as a barrier to bacteria including MSRA
- It can be applied easily and aseptically, and due to the pattern spread adhesive, pain on removal is reduced. IV3000 is spread with a non-irritating non-sisitising adhesive.
- Medical grade sterile securing strips and a documentation label are also provided with the dressings
- Indications IV3000 1-Hand is indicated for peripheral and central venous catheter fixation.
- Used on IV sites only.
- If a film dressing is required for open wounds such as pressure sores, burns or donor sites, OPSITE FLEXIGRID should be used.
- The securing strips and documentation label are not indicated as a replacement for suture or other primary wound closure methods.
- Provides physical separation between the catheter site and external environments to assist in preventing contamination of the catheter site.
- Creates an environment for managing moisture at the catheter site through increased Moisture Vapor Transmission Rates.
- Wide range of sizes and delivery systems to suit peripheral central line and epidural catheters Film acts as a barrier to bacteria including MSRA
- These properties result in drier catheter sites, reduced skin maceratin and lower skin colonisation, thus reducing the risk of catheter related infection.
More Information
| Brand | Smith And Newphew |
|---|---|
| SKU | SNN_AWM_TC_DRESSING |