Catheter/IV Dressings

When to use IV Dressings?

IV Dressings can be used for the following purposes:

• Catheter sites
• IV sites
• Minor burns
• Securing surgical incisions
• Skin grafts and donor sites
• Stage I and II pressure
• Post tattoo application and removal
• Superficial wounds such as abrasions and skin ulcers

IV Site Care at Home

Changing the IV or CVS site dressing is very important. Change of dressings at regular intervals keeps germs away from the catheter thus saving you from a possible risk of infection. Dressings must be changed at least once a week or if it gets wet, dirty or loose. A Caregiver or medical professional is required to assist in the change process.

In order to Change the dressing you will require:

• Sterile gloves
• Cleaning solution
• A special sponge
• A special patch, called a Biopatch
• A clear barrier dressing, such as Tegaderm

Please follow the following steps while changing the dressing:

1. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water. Make sure that you wash between fingers and under your nails.
2. Wipe dry.
3. Set up the above listed supplies on a clean surface.
4. Put on a pair of sterile gloves.
5. Gently peel off the old dressing and Biopatch. Dispose the old dressing and the gloves.
6. Put on a fresh pair of sterile gloves.
7. Check the skin for any redness, swelling, bleeding or other discharges around the catheter site.
8. Gently Clean the skin with the sponge and cleaning solution. Let it Air dry.
9. Place the fresh Biopatch on the area where the catheter is inserted into your skin. Keep the grid side up and the split ends touching.
10. Peel the backing film from the clear dressing and place it over the catheter.
11. Remove the gloves and wash your hands again.

Popular Catheter/IV Dressings

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