IV3000◊ Moisture-Responsive Intravenous Catheter Dressings*

Featuring a high moisture vapour transmission rate (MVTR) to help prevent bacterial contamination associated with moisture accumulation around intravenous (IV) catheter sites.1-3 Easy to remove while minimising patient discomfort, with a transparent construction to allow continual monitoring of the IV site4-6

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Protection against the threat of infection

Moisture creates an ideal environment for bacteria to flourish, with potential for microorganisms to cause serious infection.7 IV3000 Dressings help to minimise moisture build-up, which is an important feature for catheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBSI) prevention strategies.8,9

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Customer information

*Information on this page applies only to the IV3000 Moisture Responsive Intravenous Catheter Dressing. For information on the IV3000 Infusion Set, please refer to the specific Instructions for Use or contact Smith+Nephew customer services.

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Citations
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  6. Smith+Nephew 2019. Internal Report. U/051/R1.
  7. Zhang L, et al. Journal of Infection Prevention, 2016; Vol. 17(5) 207–213.
  8. Loveday H, et al. Journal of Hospital Infection, pp. S1-S70, 2014
  9. Harrold K, et al. Br J Nurs 25(16 Suppl. 1): S1–24.
  10. Treston-Aurand J, et al. J Intraven Nurs. 1997;20(4):201 - 206.
  11. NHS Clinical Evaluation Team 2018. Clinical Review: Intravenous Vapour Permeable Film Dressings (IV Films) - Part One Securing Peripheral Cannulae in Adults (PVAD). UK.
  12. Neufeld M. McMaster University: School of Graduate Studies, McMaster University; 1991.
  13. Besley M. New York: Royal Society of Medical Services Limited, London; 1991:57-59.
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