REACTIC Film and MVTR
The unique REACTIC film used to make IV3000 has a molecular structure which is significantly more permeable to water vapour than ordinary films. This prevents the accumulation of moisture underneath the dressing, reducing bacterial growth and the risk of catheter-related infection.
IV3000 offers a moisture vapour transmission rate over FIVE TIMES that of its nearest competitor, helping to keep moisture levels under the dressing to a minimum4–7
Moisture vapour transmission rates (MVTR)4–7
Barrier to Infection
“ A warm moist environment, conducive to a high microbial bioburden, [may] increase the risk of infection”1
A Jones, 2004
Catheter-related infections are a serious barrier to healing, keeping patients in hospital longer and increasing the cost of care.
Semi-permeable film dressings stop most bacteria getting into the IV sites but they also trap moisture, making it easier for the bacteria that do get in to reproduce.2
Protection from the costs of IV-site infection
• High moisture vapour transmission rate to keep the IV site drier than any other dressing4–7
• Meets and exceeds criteria for an ideal IV site dressing2,11–13
• Reduces the costs associated with IV care
A secure barrier to infection
• IV3000's breathability reduces pooling of moisture, helping the dressing to stay in place without lifting1
• IV3000 dressings form a protective barrier around the IV to help prevent bacterial and viral infection9,1
• The dressing’s two securing strips also offer additional security for the catheter or tubing, helping to keep it in place and reducing the risk of phlebitis and associated infection11,12
Exceeding ideal IV site clinical guidance
IV3000 meets and exceeds criteria for an ideal IV site dressings, as defined in published clinical guidance:
1. BREATHABLE FILM
Transpires IV sire moisture helping to reduce the risk of infection
2. FIXATION
Excellent adhesive performance
3.STERIL
Steril packaging keeps dressing fresh
4. PATIENT COMFORT
Thanks to its low allergy adhesive
Flexible to adapt to body shape
5. DATE LABEL
Labelling strip to record details of insertion provided with the dressing
6. SECURING STRIPS
Securing strips provided for extra fixation *some models
7. WATERPROOF LAYER
Allows patient to shower
8. TRANSPARENT
For continuous observation
References
1. Jones A. Dressings for the Management of Catheter Sites. JAVA 2004; 9: 26–33.
2. Pratt RJ et al. epic2: National Evidence-based Guidelines for Preventing Healthcare-Associated Infections in NHS Hospitals in England. J Hosp Inf 2007; 65S: S1–S64.
3. Richardson, MC (1991) An in-vivo assessment of microbial proliferation under transparent film dressings. In Maki, DG, Ed., International Congress and symposium Series
No 179, ‘Improving catheter site care’. Royal Society of Medicine Series, London, New York, 29–33.
4. Smith and Nephew 2008 Laboratory Report DS/07/224/R3a. (in-vitro)
5. Smith and Nephew 2008 Laboratory Report DS/07/224/R1a. (in-vitro)
6. Smith and Nephew 2011 Laboratory Report DS/11/027/R1. (in-vitro)
7. Smith and Nephew 2008 Laboratory Report DS/07/224/R4a. (in-vitro)
8. Treston-Aurand, J et al. Impact of Dressing Materials on Central Venous Catheter Infection Rates. J Intraven Nurs 1997; 20: 201–6.
9. Smith & Nephew Data On File Report – 0505005. (in-vitro)
10. Statement reference 200409902-01 Bacterial Viral Barrier claim for IV 3000 Transparent Dressing Family.
11. Campbell H, Carrington M. Peripheral IV cannula dressings: advantages and disadvantages. Br J Nurs. 1999; 8: 1420–2, 1424–7.
12. Tripepi-Bova KA, Woods KD, Loach MC. A comparison of transparent polyurethane and dry gauze dressings for peripheral i.v. catheter sites: rates of phlebitis, infiltration,
and dislodgment by patients. Am J Crit Care. 1997; 6: 377–81.
13. Department of Health (2007). Saving Lives: reducing infection, delivering clean and safe care. High Impact Intervention No: 1 Central Venous Catheter Care Bundle.
14. Department of Health (2003). Winning Ways – Guidelines for working together to reduce Healthcare Associated Infection in England – report from the Chief Medical Officer.
15. RCN Standards for infusion therapy, third edition, January 2010.
16. Walton G. Safety statement, January 2011.
17. Wheeler S et al. A prospective, randomised, three-way clinical comparison of a novel, highly permeable, polyurethane dressing with 206 Swan-Ganz pulmonary artery
catheters: OPSITE IV3000 vs. Tegaderm vs. gauze and tape. II. Nursing issues: effectiveness and tolerance as catheter dressings. In: Maki, DG, ed, International Congress
and Symposia Series No. 179, ‘Improving Catheter Site Care’, Royal Society of Medicine Series, London, New York, 1991, 67–72. (in-vitro)
18. Neufeld, M. A randomised control trial of effectiveness of OPSITE Wound vs. IV3000 in maintaining an occlusive central line dressing. McMaster University, Canada 1991. (in-vitro)
19. Besley, M. OPSITE IV3000: Potential for improved quality of life for haemodialysis patients with permanent central venous catheters in Maki, D G ed. International Congress
and Symposium Series No 179 Improving Catheter Site Care, Royal Society of Medical Services Ltd, London. New York, 1991 57–59. (in-vitro)
20. Smith & Nephew 2007 ACTICOAT Site Dressing: A summary of absorbent capacity, antimicrobial and silver release properties. (in-vitro)
21. Smith & Nephew Data On File Report – 0305006. (in-vitro)
22. Smith & Nephew 2004 Laboratory Report – DS/04/096/R1. (in-vitro)
23. Smith & * Results from in-vitro testing Nephew Data On File Report – WRPTSG002-06-01ii. (in-vitro)
