IV Start Kit with #1614 Tegaderm Dressing – 100/Case (01-98001A)

• A pre-packaged, sterile solution designed to streamline the initiation of intravenous therapy by providing all necessary prep and securement components in a single, disposable unit

Uses

• Intravenous (IV) Initiation:

• Facilitates the efficient insertion of an IV line in clinical settings such as emergency rooms, hospitals, and outpatient clinics

• Site Preparation: 

• Used to perform aseptic skin preparation before catheter insertion to minimize infection risks

• Catheter Securement: 

• Provides materials to stabilize the IV catheter and protect the insertion site from environmental contaminants

Features

• #1614 Tegaderm Transparent Dressing: 

• A 2 3/8″ x 2 3/4″ (or 3.375″ x 2.75″) breathable film dressing that allows for continuous site observation

• ChloraPrep 1mL Applicator: 

• Contains 2% Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG) with an orange tint for effective antimicrobial skin preparation

• Blue Textured Tourniquet: 

• A 3/4″ x 18″ latex-free tourniquet designed for easy grip and patient comfort

• Transpore Surgical Tape: 

• A 0.75″ x 18″ roll of clear adhesive tape for secondary securement

• Gauze Pads: 

• Two 2″ x 2″ 4-ply gauze pads for cleaning or padding the site

• Patient Change Date Label: 

• A 1″ x 2″ label to document when the dressing was applied or is due for a change

Benefits

• Clinical Efficiency:

• Reduces the time clinicians spend gathering individual supplies, allowing for faster patient care

• Infection Control: 

• Pre-packaged sterile components ensure a consistent aseptic technique, helping to meet safety standards like those for Vascular Access

• Cost Management: 

• Purchasing kits is often more cost-effective than managing inventory for separate components

• Patient Comfort: 

• Includes a flexible dressing that conforms to the body and a textured tourniquet that is gentle on the skin