Innovative Dressing Reduces Problematic IV Occlusions
By HospiMedica International staff writers Posted on 22 Oct 2014 |
An innovative supple protective covering maximizes continuous intravenous (IV) flow, even during patient movement.
The Dale IV-ARMOR consists of a protective flexible overlay that shields the IV site, and advantage in needle-phobic patients. The adhesive overlay can be lifted on demand to view and assess the IV site, thus reducing the need for reinsertion and preserving the catheter and extension tubing for further use. A foam pad splints the catheter line to minimize mechanical occlusions, and also provides site protection from inadvertent bumping on a hard surface, thus allowing patients greater freedom to move naturally.
The device also addresses the frequent problem of IV occlusion alarms going off due to random patient movement; by reducing these false alarms, valuable nursing time and undue patient concerns are minimized. Additionally, by maintaining patency, the product minimizes health risks resulting from patients not receiving their infusions, and also holds the potential to reduce risk of infection associated with IV reinsertions. Dale IV-ARMOR is a product of Dale Medical Products (Plainville, MA, USA).
“Dale's IV-ARMOR is the perfect example of how the company is committed to collaborating with healthcare practitioners to create truly innovative products,” said John Brezack, president of Dale Medical Products. “We are focused on fulfilling practical medical needs and ensuring that patients have the best quality care products available.”
“It's a problem that interferes with patient care that every nurse has to deal with on a regular basis,” added Andrea Wilborn, RN, the inventor of IV-ARMOR. “The key to addressing this issue was maintaining the right balance of preservation with flexibility so patients can be protected and continue their activities of daily living. That's exactly what IV-ARMOR does.”
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The Dale IV-ARMOR consists of a protective flexible overlay that shields the IV site, and advantage in needle-phobic patients. The adhesive overlay can be lifted on demand to view and assess the IV site, thus reducing the need for reinsertion and preserving the catheter and extension tubing for further use. A foam pad splints the catheter line to minimize mechanical occlusions, and also provides site protection from inadvertent bumping on a hard surface, thus allowing patients greater freedom to move naturally.
The device also addresses the frequent problem of IV occlusion alarms going off due to random patient movement; by reducing these false alarms, valuable nursing time and undue patient concerns are minimized. Additionally, by maintaining patency, the product minimizes health risks resulting from patients not receiving their infusions, and also holds the potential to reduce risk of infection associated with IV reinsertions. Dale IV-ARMOR is a product of Dale Medical Products (Plainville, MA, USA).
“Dale's IV-ARMOR is the perfect example of how the company is committed to collaborating with healthcare practitioners to create truly innovative products,” said John Brezack, president of Dale Medical Products. “We are focused on fulfilling practical medical needs and ensuring that patients have the best quality care products available.”
“It's a problem that interferes with patient care that every nurse has to deal with on a regular basis,” added Andrea Wilborn, RN, the inventor of IV-ARMOR. “The key to addressing this issue was maintaining the right balance of preservation with flexibility so patients can be protected and continue their activities of daily living. That's exactly what IV-ARMOR does.”
Related Links:
Dale Medical Products
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