IV Therapy Site Type/Description Management Aim Dressings Other Consideration Avoid complications including Central line local/systemic infection NB: remove from the lower end of the dressing upwards using pull and stretch method Highly permeable IV vapour permeable film Maintain a dry site Secure cannula The dressing should be Avoid complications including Peripheral transparent (for visibility sites local/systemic infection of site) Secure long Highly permeable IV vapour Waterproof and bacteria term placement permeable film Linked information: proof Have a high water Maintain a dry Intravenous Access Care and vapour permeability Maintenance guideline site
Type/Description Management Aim IV Therapy Site Dressings Other Consideration Central line Peripheral sites Secure long term placement Maintain a dry site Avoid complications including local/systemic infection Maintain a dry site Secure cannula Avoid complications including local/systemic infection Highly permeable IV vapour permeable film Highly permeable IV vapour permeable film The dressing should be transparent (for visibility of site) Waterproof and bacteria proof Have a high water vapour permeability NB: remove from the lower end of the dressing upwards using pull and stretch method Linked information: Intravenous Access Care and Maintenance guideline