IV Start Kit
The IV Start Kit is used to prepare IV medical bags in DayZ. Combine it with a Saline Bag to create an IV Saline Bag, or with a filled Blood Collection Kit to create an IV Blood Bag.
Quick item summary
Quick answer
The IV Start Kit is an advanced medical item used with liquid medical bags. It does not restore blood or health by itself, but it is required to turn base medical bags into usable IV treatment items.
In-game description
“Contains all needed items for delivering liquids intravenously. Used in combinations with bags holding them.”
Main Uses
- Create an IV Saline Bag from a Saline Bag
- Create an IV Blood Bag from a filled Blood Collection Kit
- Prepare advanced recovery items for blood loss
- Support blood transfusions between players
- Pair with Blood Test Kits to make transfusions safer
How to use this item
Prepare an IV Saline Bag
Combine an IV Start Kit with a Saline Bag to create an IV Saline Bag that can be used for recovery after blood loss or dehydration.
- Find a Saline Bag.
- Combine it with an IV Start Kit.
- Use the prepared IV Saline Bag when advanced recovery is needed.
Prepare an IV Blood Bag
After a Blood Collection Kit has been filled with donor blood, combine it with an IV Start Kit to create an IV Blood Bag for transfusion.
- Fill a Blood Collection Kit with donor blood.
- Use a Blood Test Kit if compatibility matters.
- Combine the filled blood bag with an IV Start Kit.
- Use the IV Blood Bag on a compatible recipient.
Use with blood compatibility in mind
The IV Start Kit only prepares the bag. For blood transfusions, the blood type still needs to be compatible with the recipient.
View related guideHow to get IV Start Kit
- Search medical loot areas.
- Check hospitals, clinics, and medic-related spawns.
- Look for it near Blood Collection Kits, Blood Test Kits, First Aid Pouches, and Saline Bags.
- Keep one if you plan to use advanced blood or saline recovery items.
Spawn info
- • The IV Start Kit is a medical loot item.
- • It is required for preparing IV Saline Bags and IV Blood Bags.
- • It is most useful when paired with Saline Bags, Blood Collection Kits, and Blood Test Kits.
Medical notes
Treats
Risks
- • Blood transfusions still require compatible blood
- • An IV Start Kit does not restore blood or health by itself
Related symptoms
- • Blood loss
- • Low blood
- • Unconsciousness
- • Dehydration
Prevention tips
- • Use a Blood Test Kit before blood transfusions.
- • Keep an IV Start Kit with Saline Bags or Blood Collection Kits if you are playing with a group.
- • Stop bleeding before relying on IV recovery items.
Crafting and item conversions
Used in recipes
IV Saline Bag
Result: IV Saline Bag
Combine a Saline Bag with an IV Start Kit to prepare it for use.
View crafting guideIV Blood Bag
Result: IV Blood Bag
Combine a filled Blood Collection Kit with an IV Start Kit to prepare it for transfusion.
View crafting guideImportant notes
- The IV Start Kit does not heal or restore blood by itself.
- It is used to prepare bags that hold liquids for IV use.
- Combine it with a Saline Bag to create an IV Saline Bag.
- Combine it with a filled Blood Collection Kit to create an IV Blood Bag.
- Blood transfusions still require compatible blood types.
- It is most useful for group play or advanced medical recovery.