BD provides a range of IV extension sets in small bore and standard bore tubing sizes with varying priming volumes depending on the tubing size and length.
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What are the features and benefits of IV extension sets?
Microbore or macrobore tubing?
The tubing size impacts priming volume and fluid flow:
- Microbore (<2 mm) is recommended for low volume infusions; usually preferred in Paediatrics.¹,²
- Macrobore (>2 mm) can deliver large volume infusions in a short time,³ usually preferred in the Emergency Department and adult care areas.
PVC or non-PVC?
To prevent medication interactions and mitigate risks of exposure to DEHP (diethylhexyl phthalate)*, we offer polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and non-PVC tubing options, including:
- PVC (non-DEHP)
- PU (polyurethane)
- PE (polyethylene)
- Low sorbing PE lined (PE/PVC)
- TPE (thermoplastic elastomers)
Short-extension sets
Short-extension sets are designed to provide a closed extension from the Peripheral Intravenous Catheter (PIVC) hub to:
- Help minimize catheter movement during access, reducing the risk of complications.²,⁴
- Offer added length, access ports, or configuration flexibility to tailor infusions to individual patient needs.¹,²
Long-extension sets
Long-extension sets are designed to:
- Connect multiple syringe pumps delivering different medications to a single patient, allowing pumps to be positioned away from the bedside.
- Extend the reach and functionality of primary administration sets by adding length and additional access points.¹
- Ideal for scenarios such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedures or isolation protocols—enabling continuous medication delivery while keeping clinicians and equipment outside the patient room.
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*DEHP is not part of the material formulation in most of the configurations, unless the contrary is indicated.
- Nickel B., Gorski L., Kleidon T., et al. Infusion Nurses Society. (2024). Infusion therapy standards of practice (9th ed.). Journal of Infusion Nursing, 47(1S), S1–S252. https://www.ins1.org/publications/infusion-therapy-standards-of-practice/
- Doyle GR, McCutcheon JA. Clinical Procedures for Safer Patient Care. BCcampus; 2015.
- Studer, N., Miramontes, D. A., Winckler, C. J., et al. (2020, December 8). Rapid infusion techniques for prehospital whole blood transfusions. Journal of Emergency Medical Services. Accessed via https://www.jems.com/patient-care/cardiac-resuscitation/rapid-infusion-techniques-for-prehospital-whole-blood-transfusions/ on August 28, 2025.
- Hartmann, R. (2017, September 12). The Long and Short of Needleless IV Extension Sets. CanadiEM. Accessed via https://canadiem.org/needleless-iv-extension-sets on August 28, 2025.
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