IV pumps

IV pumps are medical devices that deliver fluids, medications, or nutrients directly into a patient's bloodstream at controlled rates.

The IV stands for intravenous—into the vein.

These pumps regulate dosage more precisely than gravity drip methods, essential for administering chemotherapy, insulin, pain medication, or blood products: The nurse programmed the IV pump for a slow morphine drip.

Modern versions include safety features that prevent overdoses and alert staff to problems like air bubbles or blocked lines.