iv infusion set

IV Infusion Set/IV Set/Intravenous Infusion Set

Intravenous nfusion set is used to administer intravenous therapy, wherein a liquid substance is delivered directly into the patients' vein.

Intravenous fluid infusion set with flow regulator to regulate the flow of IV fluid .

Intravenous fluid infusion set has sharp, spike for easy insertion to infuse drugs/fluids from IV solution bottles.

Types of Intravenous Infusion Set

There are two types of intravenous infusion set used;

1. Vented IV Infusion set/Vented IV set/ vented IV tubing

2. Non-vented IV Infusion set

Vented IV Sets

Vented IV sets have a small blue air vent. Medical personnel can open and close it to allow air to enter and displace the fluid upon leaving the container.

The liquid will not flow from a rigid fluid container without an air vent.

IV infusion set with an air vent integrated above the drip chamber to allow adequate pressure inside the chamber for smooth, uninterrupted fluid flow. Prevent from air embolism.

Non vented IV set

Non-vented IV sets do not have an air vent that allows opening and closing.

Non-vented IV set requires that the IV fluid completely fills in the tubing to get rid of and remove, air prior to attaching the IV tube to the patient. 

Parts of IV Set

1. Spikes

2. Drip champer

3. Solution filter

4. Roller clamper

Regulate rates of IV infusion.

5. Tubing

6. Luer connector

7. Needle connector