Nothing keeps an IV site dry like IV3000

"A warm moist environment, conducive to a high microbial bioburden, [may] increase the risk of infection" ¹

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

IV3000 has been specifically designed for IV sites, with its REACTIC◊ film and unique grid pattern adhesive allowing optimum moisture vapour transfer to reduce moisture build-up and bacterial growth. ³

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 minimum. ^4-7

Giving more to you and your patients

For you

For your patients

• IV3000 dressings are waterproof so patients needn't remove them every time they want a shower ⁵
• Our low allergy, non-irritating adhesive is easy to remove, allowing greater patient comfort ^16,17
• Long-lasting dressings mean fewer uncomfortable dressing changes ¹⁸

An IV-site that protects your budget too

Catheter-related bloodstream infections cost around £6,000 per infection to treat. ¹³

Reducing bacterial propagation near the IV site is one way of reducing this risk. ⁸ Another way is to limit exposure of the IV site to the surrounding environment.

IV3000 dressings can be kept in place for up to seven days, meaning fewer dressing changes and less chance of bacterial infection. ¹⁹

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