what is intravenous
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IV Definition of IV for English Language Learners. medical : a device that is used to allow a fluid (such as blood or a liquid medication) to flow directly into a patient's veins.
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Intravenous therapy Intravenous therapy. Intravenous therapy is the infusion of liquid substances directly into a vein. Intravenous (IV) means within vein. Intravenous infusions are commonly referred to as drips. The intravenous route is the fastest way to deliver fluids and medications throughout the body.
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Drug injection Fragment of a hypodermic needle stuck inside the arm of an IV drug user (x-ray) Drug injection is a method of introducing a drug into the bloodstream via a hollow hypodermic needle and a syringe, which is pierced through the skin into the body (usually intravenous, but also intramuscular or subcutaneous). It often applies to substance dependence and recreational drug use.
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- Intravenous (IV): 1) Into a vein. Intravenous (IV) medications are a solutions administered directly into the venous circulation via a syringe or intravenous catheter (tube). 2) The actual solution that is administered intravenously. 3) The device used to administer an intravenous solution, such as the familiar IV drip.
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Overview Iron infusion is a procedure in which iron is delivered to your body intravenously, meaning into a vein through a needle. This method of delivering medication or supplementation is also known as an intravenous (IV) infusion. Iron infusions are usually prescribed by doctors to treat iron deficiency anemia.
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- Define IV: an apparatus used to administer a fluid (as of medication, blood, or nutrients) intravenously; also : a fluid… — IV in a sentence an apparatus used to administer a fluid (as of medication, blood, or nutrients) intravenously; also : a fluid administered by IV… See the full definition since 1828
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intravenous bolus intravenous bolus, a relatively large dose of medication administered into a vein in a short period, usually within 1 to 30 minutes.
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infusion Related to infusion: Intravenous infusion. [in-fu´zhun] 1. the steeping of a substance in water to obtain its soluble principles. 2. the product obtained by this process. 3. the slow therapeutic introduction of fluid other than blood into a vein. See also intravenous infusion. note: An infusion flows in by gravity, an injection is forced in by a syringe, an instillation is dropped in, an insufflation is blown in, and an infection slips in unnoticed.
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- Full Definition of INTRAVENOUS. : situated, performed, or occurring within or entering by way of a vein; also: used in or using intravenous procedures.
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- Define IV. IV synonyms, IV pronunciation, IV translation, English dictionary definition of IV. n. An apparatus for providing intravenous injections. abbr. 1. intravenous 2. intravenously n., pl. IVs, IV's. an apparatus for intravenous delivery of...
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Ovulation: Frequently Asked Questions Having a period does not necessarily mean that ovulation has taken place. Some women may have what is called an anovulatory cycle, (meaning ovulation has not occurred). During an anovulatory cycle, women may experience some bleeding which may appear to be a period, although this is actually not a true period.
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intracellular intracellular - located or occurring within a cell or cells; intracellular fluid. biological science, biology - the science that studies living organisms. extracellular - located or occurring outside a cell or cells; extracellular fluid.
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velamentous insertion See also artificial airway management. intravenous (IV) insertion in the nursing interventions classification, a nursing intervention defined as insertion of a needle into a peripheral vein for the purpose of intravenous infusion of fluids, blood, or medications.
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- Short, peripheral intravenous catheters (IV) are the most commonly used vascular access method in hospitals and intensive care units. Available data indicate that BSI rates are very low with the insertion of these catheters. On the other hand phlebitis induced by local infection, mechanical trauma and the corrosiveness of injectates and drugs is very common. The recommendations made in this section aim to reduce the frequency of phlebitis.
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Conjunctions Conjunctions with more than one word. Some subordinating conjunctions consist of more than one word: as long as, as soon as, except that, in order that, so as to, provided that: As long as the waves are high enough, we can go surfing.
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Drug injection For medical practices, see Intramuscular injection or Intravenous therapy. Drug injection is a method of introducing a drug into the bloodstream via a hollow hypodermic needle and a syringe, which is pierced through the skin into the body (usually intravenous, but also intramuscular or subcutaneous). It often applies to substance dependence and recreational drug use.
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What is IV Therapy? - Definition, History, Types & Complications Definition of IV Therapy. Intravenous (IV) therapy is the administration of a fluid substance (solution) directly into a vein as a therapeutic treatment. A Brief History of IV Therapy. Blood therapy dates back to ancient times when bloodletting and leeches were used to extract illness from the infirmed.
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- What is an IV iron infusion? Intravenous or IV means giving something directly into the blood stream of the body through a vein. A needle placed into a vein (usually in the back of the hand or arm) is attached to a drip that contains iron mixed with saline (a sterile salt water solution).
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What Is Intravenous (IV) Sedation? IV Sedation (Monitored Anesthesia Care or MAC) for Surgery. Plastic Surgery. Intravenous sedation, also known as monitored anesthesia care (MAC) or twilight sleep, is a type of anesthesia that relaxes a patient through an intravenous (IV) placed in a vein.
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Intravenous Pyelogram (IVP) Intravenous pyelogram (IVP) is an x-ray exam that uses an injection of contrast material to evaluate your kidneys, ureters and bladder and help diagnose blood in the urine or pain in your side or lower back. An IVP may provide enough information to allow your doctor to treat you with medication and avoid surgery.
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What are Intravenous Fluids? You can also divide IV fluids into isotonic intravenous fluids, hypertonic intravenous fluids and hypotonic intravenous fluids. Isotonic IV fluids are those which remain between the cells in blood vessels; hypertonic fluids pull liquid from the cells, and hypotonic fluids go into cells.
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Large-volume IM injections: â¨A review of best practices Intramuscular (IM) injection is one of many routes for administering medications, including antibiotics, vaccines, hormonal therapies, and corticosteroids. 1,2 Even when alternate routes of administration are available, IM injections may be preferred when a patient cannot tolerate oral medication or when adherence is a concern. 2 IM injections also may be beneficial for absorption compared with other routes of administration (ie, faster than subcutaneous injection and slower than intravenous ...
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Introduction Some medications must be given by an intravenous (IV) injection or infusion. This means they’re sent directly into your vein using a needle or tube. In fact, the term “intravenous” means “into the vein.”. With IV administration, a thin plastic tube called an IV catheter is inserted into your vein.
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IV Definition of IV. plural. IVs. : an apparatus used to administer a fluid (as of medication, blood, or nutrients) intravenously; also : a fluid administered by IV.
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- Extravasation is the unintentional r leakage of intravenous drugs into. the surrounding perivascular tissue or subcutaneous spaces. Accidental extravasation is relatively rare and has been estimated to. occur in 0.5% to 6% of all patients receiving chemotherapy.
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Background Intravenous (IV) cannulation is a technique in which a cannula is placed inside a vein to provide venous access. Venous access allows sampling of blood, as well as administration of fluids, medications, parenteral nutrition, chemotherapy, and blood products.