What is IV3000 dressing used for?

IV3000 is indicated for peripheral and central venous catheter fixation. Provides physical separation between the catheter site and external environments to assist in preventing contamination of the catheter site.

How do you use IV3000?

Using the tab gently peel off the top carrier marked . Take one corner of the film and gently pull parallel to the skin (stabilising the patient’s skin and catheter with the other hand). Release and repeat the process. Mould the film around the catheter, ensuring the dressing is secure and the patient is comfortable.

What is the use of Tegaderm?

Tegaderm™ Transparent Film Dressings can be used to protect I.V. catheter sites and wounds, to secure devices to the skin and to maintain a moist environment for wound healing.

Is IV3000 breathable?

IV3000 is made from a unique Reactic* film, which is breathable and significantly 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.

Is IV3000 waterproof?

IV3000 is transparent and so allows regular inspection of the catheter insertion site for signs of infection or phlebitis without the need for dressing removal. IV3000 is waterproof and allows the patient to bathe or shower with the dressing in situ.

Is IV 3000 waterproof?

Does IV3000 have latex?

LATEX CONTENT NOTICE REGARDING IV 3000 FRAME DELIVERY: This product previously contained latex in the wrapper seal. The natural rubber latex may cause skin irritation and sensitisation. The product is now manufactured without latex.

Can you put Tegaderm on an open wound?

Yes, provided the wound / site is not infected, 3M™ Tegaderm™ Film Dressing may be used to cover it.

Why is it called Tegaderm?

The name Tegaderm comes from the Latin prefix “tega” meaning ‘cover’ and the Greek root “derm” meaning ‘skin’.

What do you cover an IV with?

Use the cling wrap by wrapping it around your IV line dressing that covers your insertion site (the area where the IV line goes completely into your arm). For extra security, you can tape both ends OR use a rubber band to make sure the wrap is held in place (make sure the rubber band is not too tight).

What is the difference between iv3000 and ordinary dressing?

This information is intended for Healthcare Professionals only. IV3000* is a moisture responsive, transparent film dressing, specifically designed to meet the needs of catheter fixation. IV3000 is made from a unique Reactic * film, which is breathable and significantly more permeable to water vapour than ordinary film.

What are the benefits of iv3000 film?

Excellent catheter stability – The highly conformable IV3000 film allows the patient to move freely and yet will remain firmly adhered around the catheter hub so ensuring excellent fixation.

Why choose iv3000 for aseptic treatment?

Easy application and removal – IV3000 is designed to provide easy aseptic application and removal. Its unique grid pattern adhesive reduces pain on removal due to grid adhesive spread and so minimizes patient discomfort on removal.

What type of membrane is the iv3000 reactic* membrane?

The IV3000 REACTIC* membrane is hydrophilic, which means that the dressing is highly permeable to water vapour.