IVs
Fluid delivery tubes
IVs is the plural of IV, which stands for intravenous—a method of delivering fluids, medication, or nutrients directly into a vein.
In medical settings, IVs refers to the tubes, bags, and apparatus used for this purpose: The nurse checked all the IVs in the ward.
In gaming, particularly Pokémon, IVs stands for individual values—hidden stats that determine a creature's potential: This one has perfect IVs.
Steeping to extract essence
- dripLiquid falling slowly
- salineSalt-water solution
- catheterInserted medical drainage tube
- cannulaThin medical insertion tube
vein · needle · medication · transfusion · patient · nurse · ward · bedside
Substances that flow freely
- salineSalt-water solution
- electrolytesConducting ions in solution
- rehydrationReplacing lost water
- dehydrationExcessive fluid loss
water · sodium · potassium · glucose · chloride · bolus · maintenance · replenish
Placing something within
- catheterInserted medical drainage tube
- needlePointed implement for sewing
- tourniquetCompression band stopping hemorrhage
- antecubitalRelating to inner elbow
sterile · aseptic · gloves · antiseptic · alcohol wipe · gauze · bandage · tape
Anti-cancer drug treatment
- antibioticsBacteria-destroying medicines
- medicationTherapeutic substance for illness
- treatmentCare for an ailment
- infusionSteeping to extract essence
oncology · palliative · regimen · dose · administration · parenteral · nutrition · immunotherapy
infusion
Steeping to extract essence
cannula · vein · needle · medication · transfusion · patient · nurse · ward · bedside · monitor
fluids
Substances that flow freely
- salineSalt-water solution
- electrolytesConducting ions in solution
- rehydrationReplacing lost water
dehydration · water · sodium · potassium · glucose · chloride · bolus · maintenance · replenish · volume
insertion
Placing something within
- catheterInserted medical drainage tube
- needlePointed implement for sewing
- tourniquetCompression band stopping hemorrhage
antecubital · sterile · aseptic · gloves · antiseptic · alcohol wipe · gauze · bandage · tape · phlebotomy
chemotherapy
Anti-cancer drug treatment
- antibioticsBacteria-destroying medicines
- medicationTherapeutic substance for illness
- treatmentCare for an ailment
infusion · oncology · palliative · regimen · dose · administration · parenteral · nutrition · immunotherapy · biologics
IVsrest
Cessation of activity
watchful waiting · self-care · home remedies · outpatient care · natural healing